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
Tory County plans will make Chelmsford a Raceway
Lib Dem Borough Councillors have slammed Tory County plans for a one-way circle which could turn Chelmsford into a racetrack. Lib Dem Tom Smith-Hughes said, "Despite the Borough Council's Town Centre vision for a greener and pedestrian-safe environment, County traffic bosses have driven a coach and horses through it as they obviously consider their priorities more important." Lib Dem leader Cllr. Chris Rycroft commented, "This is a blatant disregard for the future of Chelmsford Town Centre. It will turn Chelmsford into Le Mans, and I can't see how it would have any effect on Chelmsford's log jams.
12 Nov 2005
Local Lib Dems at regional party conference
Delegates from Scarborough and Whitby attended the Liberal Democrat Regional
12 Nov 2005
Government proposals may spell the end for Kent Police
Kent Police may be amalgamated with the Surrey and Sussex forces in a series of proposals put forward by the home secretary Charles Clarke. The restructuring proposals, which could see the number of police forces in England and Wales reduced from 43 to 12, were announced by Mr Clarke on Thursday as part of an ongoing review.
11 Nov 2005
Paul Rowen Demands Pensions Justice for Women and Carers!
Welcoming the launch of the Women and Pensions Network on Monday 7th November Rochdale MP - Paul Rowen is calling for the new Secretary of State for Work and Pensions to end the failure of the current pension system for women and carers.
10 Nov 2005
Mixed News for Shepway Skaters: Hythe Skate Park re-opens as Folkestone faces Winter closure
News that the skateboard park at Folkestone Sports Centre may be closed over the winter in response to complaints from local residents about noise has been balanced by the re-opening in the last few weeks of the Hythe skate park. Lib Dem controlled Hythe Town Council secured the re-opening of the park after receiving planning permission to reopen the site after an extended closure.
10 Nov 2005
Lorry Park Plan to end Operation Stack Welcomed
Plans for a lorry park for up to 1,500 trucks are being unveiled by Dover Harbour Board today. The Board said it would end Operation Stack, where lorries wait on the M20 when port operations are delayed. No site has yet been named, but it is thought the lorry park, set to cost between £20m and £30m, may be between Farthingloe and Aycliff.
10 Nov 2005