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
Lib Dem Victory in Eastfield By-election
Local Liberal Democrats are celebrating a council by-election victory in Scarborough's Eastfield Ward. The seat was held by the Lib Dems after the sad death of Councillor Brian O'Flynn necessitated an election. Local candidate Johan Zegstroo dedicated his win to Brian, a longstanding friend.
27 Sep 2010
Farron angry at appalling decision to offload South Lakes health services to Carlisle
Tim Farron has called for an urgent review following the decision of NHS Cumbria to offload much of its community health provision onto the Carlisle-based mental health trust.
27 Sep 2010
MP backs residents over South Lakes TV blackouts
For the few weeks, many homes in Kendal and the surrounding area have been left without a television signal, leaving thousands without major TV channels and very frustrated.
27 Sep 2010
New Labour leader should support fair voting system that elected him
Commenting on the results of the Labour Party leadership poll, Serena Tierney said:
26 Sep 2010
Stones Road footbridge replacement delayed.
Although the old reinforced concrete footbridge on the footpath joining Stones Road to Blenheim Road and Miles Road has now successfully been removed, the extra costs of the delays to this work have depleted the budget to the extent that some of the further work needed to re-open the "tunnel" or underpass will have to be left until the next financial year. This means that instead of opening later this year, the new route will not be available until next summer.
26 Sep 2010
Making clear the situation regarding schools changes once again
I was concerned to see the article in last week's Beds on Sunday which suggested that a change to a two-tier schools system across the Borough is being pushed forward by the Council. It is not. When the Building Schools for the Future money was cut, that signalled the end for the Council's previously agreed reorganisation as it was dependent on that funding. I have made very clear since that there are just two exceptions to this: the changes in the case of Woodside Middle School due to the school being placed in special measures; and the new Bedford Academy and its feeder schools, as the Academy wishes to become an 11-19 secondary school and will receive the funds required for this change from government. It is absolutely vital that parents, students, teachers and schools have certainty on the way forward, so I will continue to state as plainly as possible that this is the situation.
26 Sep 2010