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
Bowles is Shepway's New MEP
Sharon Bowles is the Liberal Democrats latest addition to the European Parliament (succeeding Chris Huhne who was elected to the UK Parliament on 5th May) as MEP for South East England, including Shepway.
10 Jun 2005
A Winner for Harbour: Emily says "Thank You!"
Emily Sanger has thanked Harbour residents for their support in the Harbour ward by-election. Emily was elected as the new Town Councillor for Harbour with 54% of the vote. The by-election was called following the resignation of the sitting Folkestone Town Councillor.
9 Jun 2005
Only Handful Helps out with Litter Pick
Thirty bags of broken glass and other rubbish were collected by a handful of volunteers during a litter blitz in Buckhurst Hill.
AGR
9 Jun 2005
School Plan Rejected
GREEN Belt land should not be compromised at the expense of a new Epping secondary school, town councillors ruled on Tuesday.
ASR
9 Jun 2005
Council Tax bills could rise by upto 50%
Latest research by the Local Government Chronicle has shown Council Tax could rise by 50% to compensate for post-revaluation shifts in Government grant. Local Liberal Democrat campaigner Lexi Lawrence said "Council Tax is unfair, should be abolished and replaced with a Local Income Tax which will be fairer way to tax people locally. Even if Council Tax is not abolished revaluation should be halted."
9 Jun 2005
"Save our hall"
CRUNCH talks are set to determine the future of the Roding Centre, Buckhurst Hill, tonight when councillors meet to discuss the possible purchase of the premises by the parish council.
JW
9 Jun 2005