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
Bedford Borough Council Announced as National Champion for Sustainability
Bedford Borough Council has been announced as National Champion for sustainability at the Public Sector Energy & Sustainability Awards 2016. The award recognises major investment in green energy production including, solar energy, hydro power and biomass.
10 Dec 2016
Devolution of MK Council Services to parish councils?
This past year had brought a higher number of complaints about, for example, weeds, long grass, overgrown vegetation, litter, street lights out and potholes than the previous 4 years. The Government grant to Milton Keynes Council has been reduced by 33% in the past 5 years, a further £22m is to be cut next year, and this has led to a decline in front line services. Newport Pagnell South Ward has begun to look pretty tatty. This trend must be reversed. MK Council is now looking to devolve some services to local town and parish councils and these could be the services mentioned above, but others might be considered. With future funding under threat your Local Lib Dem Focus Team is determined to protect local services. Let us know what you think about your local town or parish council taking over these services.
10 Dec 2016
UK nature has been saved
The Birds and Habitats Directives protect more than 1,400 threatened species and one million square kilometres of natural habitats in the UK and Europe.
10 Dec 2016
What do you want to see from the Post Office in the future?
Another in our series of articles highlighting ongoing consultations which allow you to have your say in matters affecting...
10 Dec 2016
Lib Dems only party to score vote increase in Sleaford and North Hykeham Parliamentary by-election as Labour falls to fourth
In Parliamentary by-election Lib Dem Ross Pepper was the only candidate to increase his party's vote share:
MP
10 Dec 2016
Technical Advances Lead to Energy Saving, Greater Durability and Faster Working for Road Repairs.
Technical developments are enabling the use of "warm" asphalts in road repairs, bringing in environmental benefits of energy saving, enhanced durability of the carriageway and a quicker reopening of roads to traffic.
10 Dec 2016