Breaking Britain returns, this time it’s the schools
Why is so much of Britain’s infrastructure literally falling apart?
13 Sep 2023
News
Press release on the Autumn Statement.
Lib Dems condemn “chaotic and incompetent” budget
17 Nov 2022
Sewage in our Rivers
The sheer quantity of raw sewage being dumped into Britain’s rivers and coastal areas is a scandal and a disgrace.
14 Sep 2022
Local Lib Dem Backs Clegg's Stand Against Fuel Poverty
Lib Dem Leader Nick Clegg MP has used his first Commons appearance as leader to urge Gordon Brown to do more to help hard up families who face higher fuel bills. Speaking at Prime Minister's Question Time, he called on the Prime Minister to press gas and electricity companies to "end the scandal of the poorest families paying the most for their energy needs".
10 Jan 2008
Nick Clegg challenges Brown over rising energy prices
Nick Clegg has used his first Prime Minister's questions as Liberal Democrat leader to urge Gordon Brown to press gas and electricity companies to "end the scandal of the poorest families paying the most for their energy needs". Mr Clegg warned that an estimated 25,000 people were predicted to die from the cold this winter. He said "countless British families face fuel bills of £1,000 or more for the first time" this year. This follows figures published by the Liberal Democrats which show recent price rises in gas and electricity have completely wiped out the value of the Winter Fuel Payment, highlighting that on average the cost of energy bills in a typical household for a pensioner aged over 75 has risen by £350.
10 Jan 2008
New Year, New Job?
Do you get on with people and computers? Can you balance individual customer service and meeting team targets? The Liberal Democrats have a vacancy for a Membership Officer in our busy Membership Services Department based in Westminster, London SW1.
10 Jan 2008
Faulty Thermostat Warning
The City Council is urging tenants, private landlords and homeowners to beware of telltale warning signs that their home hot water system may have dangerous faults. The advice follows the tragic death of a baby in Somerset who died after being scalded by water from a hot water tank with a faulty thermostat.
10 Jan 2008
Proposing a Zero Rise in Folkestone's Council Tax
I'd like to thank all who have been involved in the budgeting process, including the Community Services Committee who very carefully reviewed all their service expenditure this year, the finance committee, and especially the Town Clerk and Finance officer who have worked hard to deliver this budget this evening.
TPCFTCFC
10 Jan 2008
Slow down signs wanted
Following concerns by residents about speeding traffic Councillor Pat Brooks and Christine Akers have requested county highways to provide Vehicle Activated Signs (VAS) in Honey Lane near the Leverton Schools and in Farm Hill Road.
10 Jan 2008