Breaking Britain returns, this time it’s the schools
Why is so much of Britain’s infrastructure literally falling apart?
Why is so much of Britain’s infrastructure literally falling apart?
Lib Dems condemn “chaotic and incompetent” budget
The sheer quantity of raw sewage being dumped into Britain’s rivers and coastal areas is a scandal and a disgrace.
30% of school children in Kent have missed out on their first choice of secondary school this year, according to a survey of local authorities by The Times. The result compares badly with other local councils, with only 7.7 per cent of children in West Sussex not offered a place at the school they wanted.
"Your Shepway" newspaper has reported today that the pressure is mounting on beleaguered councillor Linda Oliver after she missed a key council meeting.
St. Peter's Lib Dem Focus Team have started to deliver their latest Focus across the Ward, The main stories are: massive hike in council tax, Newhampton Road traffic calming, dumped rubbish in Craddock Street, Gatis Street name plate, MEP calls for EU not to ignore disabled. There is a PDF version of this Focus in the St. Peters section of the Download area of this site.
Campaigners are rallying round to help an old friend.
Brentwood Lib Dems are in a state of total disbelief since Conservative councillor Phil Baker confirmed that Essex County Council would press ahead with the Olympic Gateway Sculpture at Brook Street roundabout regardless of the fact that the borough will no longer be hosting the Mountain Bike Event at the 2012 Olympics. Furthermore, the Tory administration was not able to confirm the cost of the project.
The Liberal Democrat group on Brentwood Borough Council are now demanding that the Conservative Administration reverse their decision and ensure that Old House is saved for use by local community groups. This follows representations from a number of groups who are very concerned about the practicalities of moving to the Merrymeade building in Sawyers Hall Lane which they feel has poor access to public transport and would not have a cafeé.