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
Airtrack - too many outstanding questions to be acceptable
Local Liberal Democrats have serious concerns about the proposed Airtrack link between Staines and Heathrow terminal 5. Below is the text of the submission made by Councillor Caroline Nichols on behalf of Spelthorne Liberal Democrats. The formal consultation period closed on 15th December 2008.
20 Dec 2008
Wentworth Drive Lorry Ban Essential Say Lib Dems
Putnoe Liberal Democrats' campaign for a lorry ban for Wentworth Drive has continued with a demand for a weight limit to stop the flow of 100 Heavy Goods Vehicles along the road every day. The County Council recently agreed to impose a weight limit to stop HGVs using Putnoe Lane, but have refused to introduce the same measure to stop the high volume of lorries travelling along Wentworth Drive.
20 Dec 2008
Liberal Democrats slam Labour's hypocritical MP
This week Labour MP Rob Marris voted for an increase in excise duty on alcohol even though he acknowledged it would hit Marston's brewery.
20 Dec 2008
Tories Refuse Help to Local Business
The ruling Conservatives at County Hall today kicked out a Lib Dem plan to help local businesses through the economic crisis.
20 Dec 2008
Local employment "highly vulnerable"
Mid Sussex is traditionally a low unemployment area but in the current recession nothing is guaranteed, and now it has been reported the area is in the highest category of risk for job losses outside London according to an article in the Local Government Association which describes the area's employment status as "highly vulnerable".
20 Dec 2008
MP steps up fight for fair deal for Mountain Rescue
South Lakes MP Tim Farron is stepping up his fight for VAT and VED exemptions for Mountain Rescue. Mr Farron met members of the national funding committee of Mountain Rescue (England & Wales) yesterday (Thursday) to discuss the latest developments in the campaign.
19 Dec 2008