Cheaper bus travel among Lib Dem pledges for Norfolk County Council elections |
The Lib Dems, the opposition party to the Conservatives at County Hall, say their manifesto is a "comprehensive plan to fix Norfolk's foundations".
The party, which currently has a 10-strong group at the council, outlined six "practical steps to get Norfolk moving again".
The Liberal Democrats pledge half price youth bus passes (Image: Newsquest)
That includes a half-price youth bus pass and a Norfolk–Suffolk family railcard, offering a third off adult tickets and a small flat rate charge for children up to the age of 16.
The Lib Dems would also give Norfolk children free entry to the council's museums - by showing their library cards.
The party says it would ensure Norfolk and Suffolk gets a mayor and would push for a School of Dentistry at the University of East Anglia.
It would use artificial intelligence to spot and fix potholes, develop a united plan to tackle coastal and inland flooding and create community hubs in major towns - where people can access key services and transport.
The party said it would also reverse cuts to disability services and would ensure every school has mental health staff.
Brian Watkins, leader of the opposition Liberal Democrat group at Norfolk County Council (Image: Liberal Democrats)
Brian Watkins, Lib Dem leader, who is standing for re-election in Norwich's Eaton division, said: "Norfolk has been held back for too long by leadership that lacks vision and fails to stand up for our county when it counts.
"Our manifesto is calm, competent and ambitious and built around the belief that Norfolk deserves better than short-term fixes and constant uncertainty.”
"People across Norfolk want a council that is steady, open and on their side. They want real leadership, leadership that gets things done."
All 84 divisions at County Hall are up for election, with voters going to the polls on May 7.
These will be the final Norfolk County Council elections, with the authority - and all the county's councils - due to be axed and replaced with three new unitary councils covering Greater Norwich, West Norfolk and East Norfolk.