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
Lib Dems will consider Post Office plan
Post Offices run by the Council could become a reality after senior Lib Dems gave their backing to a study into the scheme. Council Leader Alan Taylor will be asking the Council to investigate all costs involved and produce a study into the practicalities of such a service. This is in the light of a decision by Essex County Council to become the first local authority in the country to discuss taking over the running of post offices earmarked for closure.
11 Mar 2008
44% tax rise over 5 years
After last weeks Barnet Council meeting my Colleague Councillor Jeremy Davies says "Alistair Darling's first budget approaches us and I'm sure we all wonder what changes are planned in government taxation. In Barnet our local budget and council tax setting meeting took place last Tuesday. It contained few surprises that hadn't't already been trailed in the local press; in particular a council tax increase of 3.5%. However, over the last 5 years since the Conservatives regained control of Barnet the council tax has risen by 44% which is twice the rate of inflation over the same period."
CMP
11 Mar 2008
EU to give UK £120m for flood repair
Today MEPs in Strasbourg voted to approve European Commission's proposals for £120m of Solidarity Funding to go to the UK to help with repairs following the flooding last summer which caused chaos across the country.
11 Mar 2008
Assembly unanimously agree to new carers' legislation
Following a debate at the Assembly plenary session yesterday, Carers Wales is delighted that Assembly Members voted unanimously in favour of Helen Mary Jones' legislative competence order (LCO).
11 Mar 2008
Woman 'denied sight-save drugs'
A grandmother has said she will go blind unless she can persuade her local NHS to fund drug treatment.
11 Mar 2008
Disabled care centre is reprieved
A day care centre which looks after adults with learning difficulties has won a temporary reprieve from closure.
11 Mar 2008