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
Higher allowances wanted for RBWM councillors
Councillors could have their allowances doubled after the Royal Borough was told it should increase the 'frugal' figure it dishes out to elected members.
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28 Jan 2008
"1 in 100" headlines a sign of how far we have come
The LGBT equality group of the Lib Dems say newspaper readers should not be misled by reports this weekend that an Office for National Statistics poll of 4,000 people found that "only" 1 in 100 described themselves as gay or lesbian.
27 Jan 2008
Is Shepway Sick? Long Term Sickness at Council Soars
Research into long term sickness rates at Shepway District Council by Lib Dem Hythe Campaigner Neil Matthews has revealed a huge jump in long term sickness absences over the last year.
27 Jan 2008
Waltham Abbey round-up
The Waltham Abbey Focus team work hard all year round. Here are some of the issues they have taken up:
27 Jan 2008
Sightings of Oiled Birds and Timber off Shepway
Timber from the ship Ice Prince has been washed up onto beaches at Folkestone. There have been some sightings of timber off Dungeness but this is likely to wash up at Hythe.
26 Jan 2008
Drug dealing in Parkdale
Residents of Parkdale have contacted Cllr Robin Lawrence and Claire Darke with concerns about drug dealing taking place in alleys and public walkways in the Parkdale area. To protect residents of Parkdale, Claire Darke, Liberal Democrat candidate for Park Ward, has demanded immediate police action. "Drug dealing is one of the worst types of anti-social and illegal behaviours," Claire said" Thanks to swift action police and community support officers are now being tasked with regularly patrolling the area to help prevent drug dealing taking place in Parkdale.Councillor Robin Lawrence told Focus Special "No residents wish to have drug dealing in their neighbourhood. Thanks to the quick response of the Liberal Democrats drug dealing in the Parkdale area may soon be reduced."
26 Jan 2008