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
A visit to a growing business with its UK HQ in Bedford
Yesterday I continued my ongoing series of visits to local employers with a visit to Lindström Ltd, whose UK Headquarters and main service centre are here in Bedford, in the Elms Farm Industrial Estate in Goldington. Lindström provide workwear (i.e. uniforms, overalls etc) and associated services (e.g. laundry) to companies all over the UK. It was interesting to see their impressive operation in action, and I was keen to stress that I want to support them to continue to prosper and provide employment here in Bedford.
4 Aug 2010
Folkestone Library to reopen 23 August
Folkestone Library will re-open its doors on Monday 23 August following refurbishment works and replacement of the heating system.
4 Aug 2010
Bungling Council defers parking changes
Wiltshire Council has put off making changes to parking arrangements in Westbury, Trowbridge, Melksham and Warminster because the council is also reviewing parking arrangements across the whole county and someone has spotted the fact that attempting to implement two lots of changes to parking at the same time could cause chaos.
4 Aug 2010
Folkestone Mains Pipe Upgrading: Guildhall Street North, Copthall Gardens, Lucy Avenue and Linden Crescent
Veolia Water Southeast have notified of three schemes for the upgrading of mains pipes are scheduled for the coming months and each should take about 4 - 6 weeks to complete. They are:
4 Aug 2010
Birmingham charges ahead with electric vehicle network
Electric car drivers in Birmingham and Coventry can now use a new network of easy-access charge points in the latest stage of the UK's largest ultra low carbon vehicles trial. The network of charging points has been installed by E.ON on behalf of the CABLED project, a trial of 110 vehicles being tested by 'real world' users over the next 12 months.
4 Aug 2010
Common Agricultural Policy - MEPs back Lib Dem reform plan
The European Parliament has overwhelming supported a Lib Dem blueprint for reform of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP). George Lyon, Lib Dem MEP for Scotland, has drawn up a report with detailed proposals to make the CAP fairer, greener and more sustainable.
4 Aug 2010