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
Discover Folkestone Welcomes Rise in Shepway Visitor Numbers
MORE people are coming to Shepway for holiday and day trips, according to the latest Tourism South East survey of the local visitor economy. An estimated 3.7 million UK and overseas visitors are spending more than £197 million a year.
10 Apr 2008
Water company fine should be used for environmental investment
Water company Severn Trent faces a £35.8m fine by Ofwat, the biggest penalty ever imposed by the water industry regulator, and pleaded guilty to two fraud charges this morning. That means the company could be hit by a further sizeable fine next month. Severn Trent's chief executive, Tony Wray, admitted mistakes but blamed a "previous regime" at the firm. He apologised to the company's eight million customers and said the firm would cut bills by £10.6m, equivalent to £2.40 per household.
10 Apr 2008
Map launched to keep a check on potholes
Liberal Democrat Parliamentary Campaigner Councillor Ann Haigh has launched an interactive map on this website (www.eflibdems.org.uk/potholes) to highlight the vast problem of potholes in Epping Forest.
10 Apr 2008
Plans to bring St. Peter's pond back to life
Councillor Nichols recently took a complaint from a local resident about the dumping of rubbish into pond at the rear of her property. Since then great strides have been taken to bring the pond, situated in St. Peter's College playing field, back to life.
9 Apr 2008
3rd attempt to set up phone mast near Kings Road Primary opposed
O2 are trying for the third time to set up a phone mast outside the Kings Road primary school. Local Councillors Graham Pooley & Jude Deakin worked with residents last year to successfully fight the appeal against the planning refusal. This latest application is for a mast just 2 metres shorter. [Read the full story and sign the petition.]
9 Apr 2008
Dundee LibDems echo concerns about SNP visit to China
At a time when the eyes of the world are upon the situation in Tibet and with great public concern across the world over this issue, Dundee LibDems today (Wednesday 9th April) expressed bewilderment at the decision of the Scottish Government Education Secretary, SNP Fiona Hyslop, to make this the time to visit China.
9 Apr 2008