Breaking Britain returns, this time it’s the schools
Why is so much of Britain’s infrastructure literally falling apart?
13 Sep 2023
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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
WC cuts buses after parking bungle
A year or so ago the council doubled car parking charges in Wiltshire towns, promising that the extra profits would be used to support bus services. The Conservative administration failed to realise that doubling your prices doesn't mean you double your income - people used the car parks less.
6 Jul 2013
Schools urged to teach about Mental Health
Mental health lessons should be on the timetable in every secondary school in the UK a new charity has urged. Too many pupils with symptoms of depression or anxiety are let down or ignored, claims charity MindFull. It has launched a new online counselling service to support and advise 11- to 17-year-olds.
6 Jul 2013
Staff shortages hit WC land searches
Calne councillor Howard Marshall claims that estate agents in the northern part of the county are being hit by Wiltshire Council's inability to conduct land searches in reasonable time.
6 Jul 2013
Morrisons - Officers say yes
The planning professionals at Elmbridge and Surrey have given their recommendation for the borough to permit the develop...
5 Jul 2013
National Recognition for the Jobs Hub
With the Bedford Borough Jobs Hub nearing its first birthday, this pioneering partnership project has received a welcome boost with the award of a national accolade for the innovative approach we are pursuing to support local residents into employment, training and enterprise.
5 Jul 2013
Complaints double under new streetscene contract
Following its apology to Salisbury residents for the inept way the new contract was introduced, Wiltshire Council has now admitted that the number of complaints doubled as Balfour Beatty took over the work from English Landscapes on June 1st. However the complaints have now settled down to what the council sees as a normal level. Here's a statement from WC:
5 Jul 2013