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
Successful Annual Dinner in Calne
Liberal Democrats in North Wiltshire are in great heart following their annual fundraising dinner in Calne Town Hall this week (Saturday 21 November). Following an excellent meal prepared by local caterers Andrew and Frances Evans, they heard from the Prospective MP Mike Evemy and Graham Watson, MEP for the South West and Gibraltar. Mike talked about his plans to unseat James Gray at the forthcoming general election whilst Graham focused on recent events in Europe including Conservative MEPs leaving the centre-right mainstream and the appointments of the Council President and High Representative.
22 Nov 2009
Car tax
I have to endorse the aspirations of Suffolk Acre (EADT 19/11/09) in calling for a reduction in car tax for those in rural areas.
DC
22 Nov 2009
Imperial "Hypocrisy": Conservative quits after Shepway over-rule Hythe planning decision
Hythe residents have slammed the decision of Conservative Shepway Council to ignore Hythe Town Council and vote through the Hythe Imperial Development. After the Shepway vote, Hythe Councillor Richard Carroll resigned the Council and Conservative Party, slamming the decision as "hypocrisy".
22 Nov 2009
Refuse Collection under threat in "Easy Council" plans
Barnet's Tory controlled Council has said that refuse collection is not a core service. The Council Leader and Chief Executive were being questioned by Liberal Democrat Leader Cllr Jack Cohen.
21 Nov 2009
The Cat's Out of The Bag
Whilst all the attention was on the marathon Brent Cross planning meeting this week, it was events at the Business Management Overview and Scrutiny Committee that could have a much more profound impact.
CJC
21 Nov 2009
Heather Kidd Say Our Young People Are Being Let Down By The System
Heather Kidd today called for young people to better treated. She said "No-one seems interested these days in looking after our young people. They are often criticised for the activities of the few and rarely given credit for the charity fund raising, the hard academic work or the good natured support they often give family and friends. On top of that they are frequently handed the short straw by their 'elders and betters' in power. Having 4 daughters ranging from 24 to 15 years old and having been a teacher over 30 years, I have seen this at first hand."
20 Nov 2009
