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
Ten By-elections
Leicester UA, Eyres Monsell - 23rd November 2017 Lab 556 [53.2%; +10.6%]
24 Nov 2017
Surrey County Council's consultancy bill DOUBLES under the Tories
Liberal Democrat county councillors have expressed their concern after it was revealed that Surrey County Council's spending on consultants has more than doubled from the previous year. Following an information request to the County Council by Cllr Hazel Watson, Leader of the Liberal Democrats, it was revealed that spending on consultants rose from £305,000 in 2015/16 to £663,420 in 2016/17 - a staggering rise of 118%. The maximum day rate paid was a shocking £1800 per day - meaning that at least one consultant working for the Tory administration was earning the equivalent of £468,000 a year. Cllr Hazel Watson said today: "At a time when the County Council is under extreme financial pressure and cutting vital services, spending on consultants should not be going up and certainly not by 118%. The Conservative administration cannot on the one hand say they have been forced to cut services because there is a lack of funding and at the same time double spending in areas such as this. "This use of consultants need
24 Nov 2017
Eyres Monsell Ward By-Election Result, Thursday 23rd November 2017
The result of yesterdays By-Election in the Eyres Monsell Ward of the Leicester City Council Unitary Authority:
LLD
24 Nov 2017
Network Warrington not listening!
Residents and Councillors in Thelwall are angry at Network Warrington's continuing refusal to listen to their concerns about safety on the No 6 bus route.
AR
23 Nov 2017
7 out 10 people caught driving on a mobile not prosecuted
In the West Midlands nearly seven out of ten people arrested for driving while on a mobile phone are not being prosecuted by the Police. The Liberal Democrats have said the Police are not doing enough to crack down on this crime.
WLD
23 Nov 2017
Farron calls for government to stop dragging its feet over flood defences
Local MP Tim Farron has called for the government to take immediate action to deliver flood defences.
23 Nov 2017