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
County's School Transport Contract Out of Control
Surrey County Council has inadequate information on the performance of the contract to provide school transport in Surrey; Surrey County Council's Corporate Management Select Committee has been informed. It was admitted that the contract to provide school transport was not set up in a way that allows the County Council to check whether what the contractors are doing is the most efficient and cost effective way of providing the service.
26 Jan 2004
Tories' £26m Waste Hole
Auditors KPMG have warned in their annual audit inspection that £26 million, already given to the County Council for its waste disposal scheme, might have to be returned to the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister (ODPM). If this happened there would be extremely grave consequences for the Council's financial position. So at next Tuesday's meeting of Surrey County Council, Lib Dem County Councillor Tom Sharp will ask what steps the Tory administration are taking to ensure that the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister does not reclaim £26m already given to the County Council for its waste disposal scheme.
23 Jan 2004
Lib Dems defeat government in planning bill - Hamwee
The Liberal Democrats have defeated the Government in a crucial vote at Committee stage of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Bill.
20 Jan 2004
Totnes Liberal Democrats launch constituency wide survey to find out what really matters to people
20,000 homes in the Totnes Constituency will soon be receiving a detailed questionnaire through their letter box asking for their views on a wide range of issues that are important to us all. The survey covers housing, health, education and many other aspects that affect our daily lives. Speaking at the launch Totnes Constituency Liberal Democrat Parliamentary Spokesman, Mike Treleaven said:
19 Jan 2004
Lib Dems Warn Against Design Flop Danger
Lib Dems on Bedford Borough Council have issued a stern warning over the use of tax payers money to fund a £100,000 design competition.
16 Jan 2004
Weekly Waste Collections to be Binned
Lib Dems have condemned the plans that will see the boroughs weekly rubbish collection dropped in favour of a fortnightly collection.
16 Jan 2004