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
57 off-licences tested during first week of summer holidays
Alcohol test purchases have been carried out at 57 off-licences in Leicester in the first week of the school summer holidays. The crackdown forms part of Leicestershire Constabulary's 'Safer Summer' campaign which aims to reduce anti-social behaviour, including underage drinking, over the holiday period.
22 Jul 2009
Farron demands "answers" after visa problems threaten to disrupt Lake District Summer Music School
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has called on the government to provide answers to questions over the impact on charities of changes to the immigration laws, as Lake District Summer Music School expressed concerns after other festivals were forced to cancel a number of performances as a result of artists and promoters being unable to secure visas in time.
22 Jul 2009
Reward pubs as community assets says Farron as figures for pub closures reach new high
More local pubs are closing down because of the economic downturn according to South Lakeland MP Tim Farron who was responding to figures announced today which revealed that UK pubs closed at a rate of 52 per week in the first half of the year - a third more than the same period in 2008.
22 Jul 2009
Tories deny they plan to drop opposition to new Heathrow runway
The Tories today sought to quash talk that they will abandon their opposition to a third runway at Heathrow.
NCCPC
22 Jul 2009
Getting over jet lag
Still suffering from jet lag I attended the July meeting of the Finchley and Golders Green planning sub committee last night. During my holiday on the west coast of the USA the Town Hall had reopened following refurbishment.
CJC
22 Jul 2009
Councillors celebrate byway success
A peaceful byway connecting two villages will be returned to its former glory after action by Lib Dem councillors Barry Aspinell and David Kendall.
21 Jul 2009