Milton Keynes City Council has passed a motion proposed by the Liberal Democrats that will enable the Milton Keynes Youth Council (MKYC) to directly engage with decision-makers and influence policies affecting young people.
Local Lib Dem councillors have welcomed the Government’s plans to reduce the voting age to 16 by the end of the year.
As Milton Keynes continues to grow, Parish and Town Councils across the city could soon take on more responsibility for managing community facilities and delivering local services.
Flood prone areas in Milton Keynes will soon be eligible for more funding to ensure their communities are better equipped for the impact of flooding.
Lib Dem councillors are pushing the Labour administration to spend now and save later to tackle lengthily delays in replacing damaged street signs across the city which will save taxpayers money in the future.
Budget papers released by the Labour-led City Council reveal plans to axe sheltered housing wardens to save £400k over two years, this is despite publicly claiming that no decision had been made.
