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
No need for further William Hunter Way consultation
ENOUGH has been done to seek the Brentwood public's views on the William Hunter Way development, according to Tory councillors.
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14 Dec 2007
Vote Gardner (Lib Dem) on Friday to be the voice for Old Moulsham
Old Moulsham resident James Gardner will be strong voice for the area if elected in the by-election tomorrow. "I am looking forward very much to polling day tomorrow. If elected, I will do my very best for the area where I live," said James. "Make this election a referendum on the Conservative inaction on traffic and housing issues."
13 Dec 2007
Cable warns Government of housing market crash
Housing affordability for people with new mortgages reached its lowest level for 15 years in October as borrowers had to spend significantly more of their income on mortgage costs than they did at the start of this year.The Council of Mortgage Lenders yesterday said first-time buyers spent 20.6 per cent of their income on mortgage interest in October, up from 20.4 per cent the previous month. The latest data showed that total lending had so far remained robust, but this reflected still high house prices and the large numbers of mortgages granted before the full effects of the credit squeeze were felt.
13 Dec 2007
The Winter Wishes Folkestone Lantern Parade
Strange Cargo presents a Lantern Parade through Folkestone this Saturday, with children and schools from across Folkestone taking part. The parade, which has been supported by a £2,000 grant from Folkestone Town Council, is a fantastic display of the local community coming together at this festive period and producing a fabulous light display, if you have never experienced this before you really must it is well worth a look!
13 Dec 2007
"Get on with it" say Lib Dems as new recommendations on Gypsy and Traveller sites are proposed
Bedford Borough Liberal Democrats have responded to new proposals from the East of England Regional Assembly on Gypsy and Traveller caravan pitches by calling on the Council and Central Government to "get on with it" as one of a series of measures needed to tackle the problem of unauthorised encampments.
13 Dec 2007
Un-Drawing the Line at Bouverie Square
Central Folkestone Lib Dem Town Councillor Gary Fuller has described the line of concrete where the path from Bouverie Place Shopping Centre meets that of Alexandra Gardens as unsightly and, in the long run, potentially dangerous.
13 Dec 2007