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
'Enjoy Your Borough' New Year's Resolutions, Part Two: Enjoy Your Local Parks!
In the second of a short series of posts here on mayordave.org.uk with suggestions for New Year's Resolutions on the theme of getting out and enjoying the facilities and attractions on offer in Bedford Borough, Mayor Dave Hodgson encourages everyone to use and enjoy their local parks and open spaces.
12 Jan 2015
Portsmouth Council to Blackmail Residents to Get Rid of Residents Parking Zones
Councillor Ken Ellcome, the Conservative Cabinet Member for Traffic, has decided to go ahead with a consultation on residents parking but with only 2 options. Either to pay a fee for residents car parking or to lose their schemes. He rejected a request from Lib Dem councillor Gerald Vernon-Jackson to include a question asking whether they wanted to keep residents car parking schemes as they are.
12 Jan 2015
Gerald Vernon-Jackson welcomes Chinese Naval ships to Portsmouth
Three Chinese Naval ships have arrived in Portsmouth for a formal visit aimed at enhancing military understanding between the UK and China.
12 Jan 2015
Local Foodbank gives out 900 meals
Last week, I went with my colleague, Charlotte Barnes, to visit the food bank in Clun. People usually think of deprivation as an urban phenomena. They forget that low wages and unemployment can cause real deprivation in rural areas too. Clun food bank serve a huge area from Bucknell to our area..
12 Jan 2015
MP backs NSPCC 'share aware' online campaign
South Lakes MP Tim Farron is lending his support to the NSPCC's new 'Share Aware' campaign which aims to encourage families to talk about socialising safely online.
12 Jan 2015
Even More Shoppers Choose Bedford Town Centre
Shoppers backed Bedford Town Centre this Christmas with even more people choosing to shop in the town in the run up to and after Christmas compared to last year. Between 22 and 27 of December footfall was up by 24% compared to the previous year and Bedford bucked local trends as the rest of the Eastern Region footfall was down by 1%. The American-style Black Friday events also boosted sales in town, with a huge increase of 37% in footfall being noted compared to the previous year's figures.
12 Jan 2015