Campaigning for a Cleaner, Greener and Safer Birmingham

12.37.00pm BST (GMT +0100) Wed 9th Apr 2008

Campaigning for a Cleaner, Greener and Safer Birmingham: Parliamentary Spokesman Dave Radcliffe (left) with Selly Oak Ward councillor Alistair Dow.

Liberal Democrats in Birmingham have launched their vision for Birmingham in preparation for the local elections on 1 May 2008. Details of the local election candidates have also been announced.

The Liberal Democrats key priorities for Birmingham are:

1. Low tax increases - to keep the council tax as low as possible.

2. A Safer Birmingham - continuing to work effectively with the police to beat the criminal.

3. A Greener Birmingham - increasing recycling rates & a commitment to reducing CO2 emissions.

4.To crack down on environmental crime - tougher enforcement action on graffiti, fly tipping & fly posting.

5 . A Cleaner Birmingham - keeping local streets clean & cracking down on people who drop litter.

6. To tackle anti social behaviour - working with the police to beat anti social behaviour.

7. Local services - Local decisions - aiming to take more decisions locally involving the community in the process.

8. A Caring City - By supporting vulnerable members of our community.

All Liberal Democrat Councillors are committed to serving you, your community and your neighbourhood.

Liberal Democrat Councillors will:

• be a strong & proactive representative for you and your area.

• hold regular advice surgeries in their ward.

• produce regular Focus leaflets (paid for by the Liberal Democrats) to report back on actions taken on your behalf.

• regularly attend community events and meetings of local organisations.

Local candidates are:

Selly Oak Ward - Cllr Alistair Dow

Bournville Ward - Victoria Marsom

Brandwood Ward - Brian Peace

Billesley Ward - Robert Wagg

Related Links:

Liberal Democrats launch local election campaign.

Liberal Democrat Vision for Birmingham 2008 - Key Policy Points.