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
Key Worker Housing
The Liberal Democrats are pressing for key worker housing initiatives to tackle the shortages of key workers such as teachers, social workers and youth workers, that adversely affect services to the public and increase costs to the Council, for example by increasing spending on agency staff. The shortages of key workers are worsened by the high property prices in the County.
26 Sep 2003
ANIMALS NEED A PROTECTION COMMISSION TO ENSURE NATURAL JUSTICE - NORMAN BAKER MP
Norman Baker MP, Liberal Democrat Shadow Environment Secretary and Animal Welfare Spokesperson, today launches the Party's new Animal Welfare policy paper, Respecting All Animals.
24 Sep 2003
Transportation Committee calls for Bus Cuts to be deferred
After much pressure from the Lib Dems, the Tory chairman of the council's Transportation Select Committee agreed to call a special meeting on 19th September to comment on the proposed reduction of Sunday and evening services, due to be re-considered by the Executive on 30th September.
23 Sep 2003
GOVERNMENT CLUELESS ON ILLEGAL TIMBER - LIB DEMS CALL FOR BAN
The Government has no idea whether timber imported into the UK comes from illegal or unsustainable sources, despite claiming to care for the environment.
22 Sep 2003
NEW LIB DEM POLICIES WOULD SLASH ELECTRICITY BILLS FOR HOMEOWNERS AND SAVE THE PLANET
New LibDem policies to be debated at conference today would slash VAT on energy-saving products from 17.5% to 5%, making it cheaper for people to use more energy-efficient products - saving money and the environment.
22 Sep 2003
Swimming Success
Folkestone Sports Centre has decided to re-introduce ladies only swimming during school holidays on a trial basis in the forthcoming half term break. The decision follows representations from a group of lady swimmers who felt that it was wrong to suspend their sessions during holidays. The ladies asked local Lib Dem spokesman Peter Carroll for help.
21 Sep 2003
