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
Conservative Budget means paying more for less
Liberal Democrat Group Leader Councillor Gavin James has slammed the Conservative budget for Basingstoke and Deane Council means paying more for less. Councillor Gavin James said: "The Conservative Budget puts people and services at the bottom of the priorities." "Who has done well with a Conservative-controlled council - consultants, lawyers, Conservative Councillors, a few lucky businesses on Basing View, the Government that have dodged the blame for cuts." "Who hasn't done well - people - people who want to look after the environment by recycling or taking the bus, people who have to use the pothole strewn roads, people who are struggling to pay the bills facing higher council taxes and increasing fees for using services." "The Liberal Democrats have different priorities. We would invest in clean, green energy, getting a better financial return for Council funds, cutting pollution and reducing energy bills for residents. We would invest in affordable housing, particularly modular housing, reducing t
22 Feb 2018
Conservative Budget costs Leicestershire people more and delivers them less
Liberal Democrats have condemned the budget passed by Leicestershire County Councils Conservative bosses yesterday.
22 Feb 2018
Lib Dems pledge to protect the Sports Centre
Liberal Democrat Group Leader Councillor Gavin James has backed the 10,000+ people petitioning Basingstoke and Deane Council about the future of Basingstoke Sport Centre in Festival Place. Councillor Gavin James said: "This is an extraordinary situation, where we have so many people petitioning the Council and it requires an extraordinary response." "Vague promises from the Conservative of future support with few details and no guarantees will not be enough to secure the future of this vital and valuable asset for the people of Basingstoke and Deane. We've had enough of being fobbed off. Detailed and well supported evidence had been ignored for too long." "It would bad enough if this threat to the Sports Centre was coming for purely commercial reasons, but incredibly it is being subsidised by the Council." "I have repeatedly expressed my concern that the whole 'business class hotel on Basing View' proposal is a poor deal for the Council. It will result in the Council and therefore residents potentially
22 Feb 2018
FOCUS ON HOUSING - MARKET PLACE OR A SOCIAL SERVICE?
+ More than 423,000 homes have been given planning permission but are still waiting to be built according to new research...
22 Feb 2018
MPs investigate impact of social media and screens on youth
Are you concerned about the impact social media and screen-use are having on young people? If so, MPs are looking to hear your thoughts.
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22 Feb 2018
Lib Dem Success - Grit Bins and Graffiti Busters Saved
https://mklibdems.focusteam.org.uk/files/2018/02/PA-Grit-bin-in-Castlethorpe-2-small.jpg Cllr Paul Alexander and the Lib Dems are...
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22 Feb 2018