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
Standards Committee Complaint: No Further Action
Councillor Lynne Beaumont has been informed that Shepway Standards Committee have decided to take no further action on a complaint received from Mr T Philpott, saying that the complaint was "too trivial to warrant further action, was malicious, politically motivated or tit-for-tat and not serious."
7 Oct 2008
Local MP appointed to shadow cabinet
MP for Westmorland and Lonsdale Tim Farron has today been appointed as the Liberal Democrats' Shadow Secretary of State for DEFRA by party leader Nick Clegg.
7 Oct 2008
COUNCIL TAX - IT'S BROKE AND WE MUST FIX IT -LIB DEMS
Commenting on Conservative plans on Council Tax, Tania Exley-Moore, Liberal Democrat PPC said "The council tax system is flawed and the Tories' plan doesn't address the long term problems. The only way to get local government finance on a stable footing would be root and branch reform of how councils are funded so that they are less reliant on money from the Government. We believe that the only fair way of doing this is a Local Income Tax, which fairly reflects people's ability to pay.
7 Oct 2008
Lib Dem President backs safer number plates scheme
Liberal Democrat President Simon Hughes MP has backed colleagues in their call for all Heywood residents to come and get their car number plates secured.
7 Oct 2008
Lib Dem President Impressed by Heywood's 'Magic' Market
President of the Liberal Democrats Simon Hughes MP took time out to visit Rochdale after an invite from local colleagues. Mr Hughes was guest speaker at a celebration dinner at Rochdale Town Hall and also visited Heywood where he went to the indoor market and the recently closed Hopwood Post Office.
7 Oct 2008
Rowen claims new officers making a real difference
Rochdale MP Paul Rowen has praised Greater Manchester Police's partnership with Rochdale Council. He was speaking after joining an officer on the beat in Rochdale. Mr Rowen was joined by Balderstone and Kirkholt Councillor Dale Mulgrew in Kirkholt and local PCSO Gaukhar Delaney. The event was arranged to highlight the town's shift towards community policing.
7 Oct 2008