The best of ALDC content from the last week, including:
- Better Care Fund;
- National Policies for Local Campaigns;
- Fair Deal for Tenants;
- and Election Law FAQs.
ALDC Blog
Better Care Fund for England Announcement
A template press release with useful statistics on the government decision to allow part of the Better Care Fund to be used to improve care for elderly people and those with complex needs.
National Policies for your Local Campaigns
ALDC Development Officer James baker writes on how to use achievements in national government to effectively support your local campaigns.
Presidential Election – Candidates Write for ALDC Members
The three candidates for Lib Dem President were asked to write exclusively for ALDC members and here are the links to all three articles.
National School Meals Week: Graphic and Statistics
Lib Dem HQ released a highly share-able graphic to celebrate our delivery of free school meals for 5-7 year olds, to tie in with this week’s National School Meals Week. Also in this article, a localised spreadsheet of data on child and early years policies.
ALDC File Library
ALDC Development Officer Richard Cole added a number of useful graphics for the ‘Fair Deal for Tenants’ campaign that can be adapted and used in your local areas.
Ask ALDC
With just over one month left to the start of the ‘long campaign’ period for the 2015 parliamentary election, a review of Ask ALDC’s Election Law section might be in order. Of particular interest should be the General Election Parliamentary Expense Limits.
ALDC Facebook Group
Over in the ALDC Facebook Group, members have been busy discussing:
• Recently announced changes to Greater Manchester’s local government
• Online graphics on our commitment to retain the free buss pass for pensioners
• The Yorkshire and Humber party conference’s call for a Yorkshire Parliament
If you aren’t already a member of the Facebook group, look us up and apply to join today.