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
Newbridge Gardens road repairs
In July Robin Lawrence and the Lib Dem Focus Team were invited to inspect the poor state of the road in Newbridge Gardens by local residents. They were appalled to find potholes and loose tarmac. No significant maintenance or repairs to Newbridge Gardens had been made for at least twenty years.
14 Aug 2006
'Peace at last' for Windermere estate
Local MP Tim Farron and Windermere's Liberal Democrat councillors have welcomed the news that Network Rail is to remove the six whistle boards on the railway line into Windermere station. At the moment, trains have to sound their horns six times within a short period of time as they pass pedestrian crossings near the station. Network Rail announced back in July that they would look at removing some of the whistle boards, but said then that three would have to stay - a decision which has been overturned today.
14 Aug 2006
Protein 'may stop asthma attacks'
Scientists have found why colds make people with asthma more likely to have a severe and potentially fatal attack.
14 Aug 2006
Second Special Focus Extra on road repairs delivered in Newbridge
In July a Focus Extra was delivered in Newbridge about the poor state of the road surface. Robin Lawrence told Council officials about the lack of maintenance and received promises that pot holes will be filled in. Some have now been filled in with what looks like spare tarmac from other jobs but leaving the state of the road's surface far from satisfactory.
13 Aug 2006
Dundee LibDem Councillor acts on Step Row hydrant burst concern
Following concerns expressed by residents about delays in necessary water hydrant repairs by Scottish Water in Step Row in his Dundee Tay Bridges Ward, Liberal Democrat Councillor Fraser Macpherson has contacted Scottish Water's Business & Community Liaison Manager to ask for a full explanation for the delay in the problem being fully sorted and an assurance it will be given full priority.
13 Aug 2006
LibDem councillor welcomes Dundee City Centre Police action
Dundee Liberal Democrat City Councillor for Tay Bridges Ward, Cllr Fraser Macpherson, whose area includes most of the City Centre and much of Dundee's West End, today (Saturday 12th August) praised the pro activity of Tayside Police in cracking down on anti-social behaviour in parts of the City Centre.
12 Aug 2006