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
All change for Highways
Our local district council no longer looks after Epping Forest's roads and pavements. Essex County Council has taken direct control of road maintenance and highways schemes.
13 Sep 2005
Liberal Democrats launch Confernce Agenda
The Liberal Democrats have launched the agenda for next week's conference in Blackpool. No new policy papers will be put to the conference, but no fewer than 16 policy motions will be debated, plus emergency motions. On Monday morning Nick Clegg will move a motion updating our policy on Europe following the French and Dutch referendums. On Tuesday morning Norman Lamb will propose a radical plan to safeguard the future of the post office network, enabling the reopening of around 500 post office branches, funded by selling shares in the Royal Mail. Also on Tuesday morning, Edward Davey will open a debate on school discipline, school communities and pastoral care, supporting the use of traditional 'House' systems and tutor groups. On Thursday morning, conference will be asked to back plans for defending civil liberties and improving parliamentary scrutiny of the executive, including ending ministers' use of the Royal Prerogative.
12 Sep 2005
Dangerous drain cover replaced - Lib Dems in action again
A Sweetman Street resident had a problem. The metal grid on a drain in the road outside his house had been broken somehow and the sharp metal edges had damaged his car's tyres.
12 Sep 2005
Uproar continues at The Manor School
A packed meeting of angry and upset parents met representatives of the Local Education Authority to challenge them about their proposed closure of The Manor School today.
12 Sep 2005
Action not talk required on climate change
The possibility of environmental disaster in Europe as a result of climate change has been presented at a meeting of Europe's agriculture and environment ministers. Speaking ahead of the meetings between the Agriculture and Environment Councils on the impact of climate change upon agriculture, Liberal Democrat Shadow Environment Secretary, Norman Baker MP said "Climate change is clearly already upon us and we need to take action that will enable farmers to successfully adapt to the changes it will bring."
10 Sep 2005
Orange mast in Court Rec. denied Planning Permission
Despite a recommendation by council planners to approve the controversial Orange Telecoms mast in Court Rec., Lib Dem Cllr Paul Green skilfully persuaded the Planning Committee to reject it. Only Cllr Alan Carlson (Labour) supported it, claiming that within 6 months of installation everyone would forget their objections and accept it.
10 Sep 2005