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-run Northamptonshire Council announces £65million of cuts
Conservative-run Northamptonshire Council announces £65million of cuts - and that may not be enough!
13 Oct 2018
Cupid Green Fields saved - with Cabinet still short of a strategy
Cabinet is set to withdraw proposals to move the Jarman Athletics track to Cupid Green fields, after a consultation report showing deep and reasoned objections was championed by LibDem Councillors Adrian England and Lara Pringle, at wednesday's "Oversight & Scrutiny Committee" meeting, at The Forum.
13 Oct 2018
Cupid Green Fields saved - with Cabinet still short of a strategy
Cabinet is set to withdraw proposals to move the Jarman Athletics track to Cupid Green fields, after a consultation report showing deep and reasoned objections was championed by LibDem Councillors Adrian England and Lara Pringle, at wednesday's "Oversight & Scrutiny Committee" meeting, at The Forum.
13 Oct 2018
Homelessness and rough sleeping
It was World Homeless Day this week, and we want to thank local organisations and especially their volunteers for all that they do in helping tackle homelessness and rough sleeping in Bedford Borough.
12 Oct 2018
Police chief responds to Council questions
"Everyone in Northumbria Police highly values community engagement. It is the best way for issues to be brought to our attention at the earliest opportunity and enable us, together with our partners, to respond accordingly. In this regard I am delighted to note, especially in such financially challenging times, our local officers remain accessible to our local communities, " the Chief Constable oo Northumbria has told Liberal Democrats Councillor Robin Ashby in his response to a number of questions posed after his presentation to Newcastle City Council.
12 Oct 2018
Transport operators' response to hate crime
What are public transport operators are doing to support the communities they serve in confronting and reducing hate crime? This is what they are telling Councillors: "Hate crime is not an issue unique or particular to public transport, but while it remains rare on buses and Metro, we recognise that it does occur, and that incidents too often still go unreported. "That is why, to mark national Hate Crime Awareness Week, Arriva, Go North East, Stagecoach and Nexus, as operator of Metro and the Shields Ferry, have come together to publish a first ever hate crime charter for public transport. "Our charter sets out a series of commitments we are making to help the police, local communities and victims. This includes training and awareness raising for staff, the use of assets such as CCTV and social media to fight hate crime, and taking steps to encourage people who witness incidents or become victims to come forward and report them. "Most of this represents good work that transport operators a
12 Oct 2018