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
Nick Clegg's New Year Message
Liberal Democrat leader and Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg's New Year message to Liberal Democrat party members and supporters can be viewed at http://www.libdems.org.uk/latest_news_detail.aspx?title=Nick_Clegg's_New_Year_message&pPK=88e4be65-2e82-425c-b797-f5410c30523f
31 Dec 2010
New Year's Free Parking Boost for Sales Shoppers and Town Centre Traders
The prolonged period of snow and freezing temperatures was damaging to local businesses in range of ways, with town centre retailers hit, for example, by reduced numbers of people being able to get into town. To support traders and give local shoppers a boost, we offered free parking on Boxing Day in all town centre multi-storey car parks, with the offer to be repeated on New Year's Day.
31 Dec 2010
Walton Bridge gets the go ahead
The long awaited replacement Walton bridge has been given the go-ahead by the government.
30 Dec 2010
Abolition of identity cards confirmed
The abolition of identity cards was confirmed last week, when the Identity Documents Bill was granted Royal Assent. Liberal Democrats have consistently campaigned against ID cards, a scheme introduced by the previous Labour Government.
30 Dec 2010
Keeping the Borough Moving During the 'Big Freeze'
The inability to update this website during and after the weekend of the 18th and 19th December meant I wasn't able to comment...
30 Dec 2010
MP's Christmas Praise For Troops
Colchester MP Bob Russell used the final Parliamentary day of the year to send Christmas and New Year greetings to soldiers from Colchester Garrison currently serving in Afghanistan. He told the House of Commons: "This Christmas, approximately 3,000 of my constituents will not enjoy the festivities with their family. I refer to soldiers from 16 Air Assault Brigade, based at the Colchester Garrison, who are deployed to Afghanistan and predominately Helmand Province.
29 Dec 2010