Breaking Britain returns, this time it’s the schools
Why is so much of Britain’s infrastructure literally falling apart?
13 Sep 2023
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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
Liberal Democrats secure early review of car-parking charges
After a petition of 3,007 signatures was delivered to Chippenham Area Board by local shopkeepers, local Liberal Democrat Councillors took the issue to Conservative-controlled Wiltshire Council, and secured an early review of the disastrous new car-parking charges.
13 Jul 2011
Faith school bus cuts show Wiltshire’s Conservatives are determined not to listen to the public
At this time of great difficulty in the public finances, Wiltshire's Liberal Democrats have been clear in the need to make large savings in local government. But the loss of some of these services can have a big effect on local people's lives, so consultation with those involved is more essential than ever.
13 Jul 2011
Cheques saved
Wolverhampton Liberal Democrats have welcomed the decision by the Payments Council to reverse their 2009 proposals to abolish the use of cheques. No viable paper alternative was put forward to replace a payment system which is used mostly by charities and older members of the community.
13 Jul 2011
Car parking - charges up; income down
Wiltshire's bungling Conservatives have been forced to admit that their drastic hikes in car parking charges across the county have led to a reduction in income for the council as motorists choose not to use WC car parks.
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13 Jul 2011
Victory for open government in Essex following Hanningfield scandal
Essex County Council has backed a Lib Dem call to clean up the use of Council resources. This follows the setting up of police investigations into Lord Hanningfield's use of ECC credit cards. At today's meeting of the full Council, a Liberal Democrat motion was passed unanimously.
12 Jul 2011
Anti Street Clutter Campaign Gets Off to Flying Start as Over 100 Signs Are Removed
Towards the end of last week I popped along to see for myself the mounting pile of signs which have been removed as a result of...
12 Jul 2011