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
ESSEX CONSERVATIVE REJECT CALL FOR MEDIA FREEDOM FOR CHINESE AND FOREIGN JOURNALISTS
Ruling Conservatives at Essex County Council have today (11 September) voted not to use the county's current relationship with Chinese authorities to influence a relaxation of China's oppressive media regulations for domestic and foreign journalists. The Conservatives chose to strike out part of a Liberal Democrat sponsored motion, asking for the administration to use its long standing links with Jiangsu Province in China, to lobby for expanded and permanent media freedom and the release of imprisoned writers and journalists.
11 Sep 2007
MP CALLS FOR REVIEW OF DAY CARE CHARGING
Following a meeting with Age Concern South Lakeland this morning, local MP Tim Farron has called on Cumbria County Council to review the introduction of charges for day care on 1 October. The council is introducing the charges after a consultation which many groups have said was botched.
11 Sep 2007
Pfizer to End Manufacturing in East Kent: 400 Jobs to be Lost
Pfizer has today announced its intention to cease all remaining manufacturing operations in Sandwich, Kent. The closure of manufacturing operations at Sandwich is expected to result in the loss of approximately 420 jobs, phased over the next two years.
11 Sep 2007
Leak at Dungeness B Power Station
The BBC have reported that fire and rescue crews were sent to Dungeness B nuclear power station in Shepway, Kent. The station was evacuated after a carbon dioxide leak, but Kent Fire and Rescue Service said it was a precaution and the incident was minor.
11 Sep 2007
Has Shepway Council Ignored a Binding Decision Notice in Cheriton Rec Development Application?
Shepway Council has so far refused to comment on the legality of its decision to seek planning permission to build 6 houses on a section of Cheriton Recreation Ground on Weymouth Road. A challenge by Cheriton Councillor Tim Prater to the process sent on 30 August has yet to receive a response.
11 Sep 2007
New litter bins for the West Park
Claire Darke has welcomed the new litter bins recently installed round the West Park. Claire said, "Liberal Democrats have been asking for these bins for some time as part of our campaign to improve the area. It is of course necessary for these bins to be emptied frequently. All too often I notice bins that are over flowing."
11 Sep 2007
