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
Spare Snow Tyres Mr Carter? Stick a Sock On It...
During the recent snow, Kent County Council Leader Paul Carter was urging drivers to keep a set of snow wheels and tyres to cope with heavy snow in future, sayinmg that we can learn from the Scandinavians and that more investment in salting is not the answer.
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12 Jan 2011
Good News for Disabled Children from Government
Some delayed good news (which I missed at the time in something of an email flurry): the Government announced in December that they will be providing local authorities with £800 million over the next four years to fund short breaks for families with disabled children. This represents approximately £200m per year, a £22m year on year increase on 2010 funding.
12 Jan 2011
Kent Highways Notice: Temporary Closure of Horn Street - 19 September
Kent County Council gives notice that Horn Street, Seabrook, Hythe will be closed to through traffic, on or after 19 January 2011 for up to 1 day, between the hours of 7.00 am and 6.00 pm.
12 Jan 2011
Joint statement from Dover District Council Leader, Councillor Paul Watkins and Shepway District Council Leader, Councillor Robert Bliss
Further to discussions today (11 January) between Dover District Council and Shepway District Council Cabinet Members, it is the intention of both Cabinets to progress the move to a shared corporate management team, starting with the appointment of a joint Head of Paid Service between both authorities.
12 Jan 2011
Kent Highways Notice: Temporary Closure of Sandgate Road Eastbound
Kent County Council gives notice that A259 Sandgate Road, Folkestone will be closed to east bound through traffic, on or after 12 January 2011 for up to 2 days. The road closure is necessary for emergency gas repairs.
12 Jan 2011
Tim welcomes incentives to bring back empty homes for local use
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has welcomed Monday's government announcement that will enable empty homes in our area to be brought back into use for local families.
12 Jan 2011