Breaking Britain returns, this time it’s the schools
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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
New Sunday Bus Service
After years of campaigning by local councillors, the Brentwood Bus & Rail Users Association and local residents, the southern part of Brentwood is finally getting a much needed Sunday and Bank Holiday bus service. The decision was made by Cllr Norman Hume the Cabinet member for Highways at Essex County Council on Monday.
29 Jul 2009
Liberal Democrats will have a free vote on Borough schools reorganisation proposal
The Liberal Democrat Group on Bedford Borough Council will have a free vote on the proposal for schools reorganisation. The consultation on the proposal to change to a two tier system closed on 24th July, with the decision to be taken in the autumn. Bedford Borough Liberal Democrats have confirmed that the group's Councillors will decide individually whether to support or reject the proposal.
29 Jul 2009
Tory split over Bank of Essex
The ruling Conservative group at Essex County Council has dramatically split over its controversial decision to pump £50m of taxpayers' money into Santander bank. At a public meeting yesterday (28 July) some of the Tories voted to continue with a decision to extend the period of the bank's lending period, whilst part of the group voted to stop the decision.
29 Jul 2009
Cemetery extension on track for September
Work has begun on developing the new extension to Heywood Cemetery. The two-acre area, adjacent to the existing cemetery, was identified for new graves after it was revealed 12 months ago that land used for new Church of England graves at the Rochdale Road East site would be full by the end of the year.
29 Jul 2009
Rochdale recycling rate soars by 8%
Rochdale Council has confirmed that recycling rates across the Borough have dramatically increased to 33 % - up by over 8% on the previous year. The increase makes Rochdale the third best recycling authority in Greater Manchester after Stockport on 39.25% and Trafford on 33.5%.
29 Jul 2009
Interim Chief Executive issues damning report of Tory led County Council.
The outgoing Interim Chief Executive of the County Council, Mr Michael Frater, has issued a damning report of the Tory-led County Council.
28 Jul 2009