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
Parking u-turns: A good start, but more needed
Following the announcements at Tuesday's cabinet meeting of Wiltshire Council, Liberal Democrats have welcomed the new parking concessions from the Conservative controlled council, following the massive hike in parking charges earlier in the year.
19 Oct 2011
Parking - Tonge makes a gesture
Council leaders have agreed to proposals which will mean Christmas shoppers pay less, charities will get help for key workers supporting vulnerable people and some Blue Badge holders will get a better deal.
WC
19 Oct 2011
Labour Council's Forward Plan is backwards
Blackburn with Darwen Council's Forward Plan has been criticised for including items that are out of date. Liberal Democrat Group Leader, Cllr david Foster explained, "The Forward Plan is supposed to tell citizens what key decisions are going to be made and when the Council is likely to make them. The latest plan published this month contains items which say the decision should have been taken last year. Almost a third of the items are out of date. Obviously the Councillors running these portfolios do not take this seriously and are not interested in keeping citizens informed. I have pointed this out to the Council and expect a big improvement next month.
19 Oct 2011
Farron welcomes £150 million investment in rural mobile phone coverage
Local MP Tim Farron has welcomed the announcement by the Chief Secretary to the Treasury Danny Alexander that the government is offering an extra £150 million investment in providing greater mobile network coverage across rural areas.
19 Oct 2011
£700,000 to help Blackburn and Darwen students stay on at college
The government has announced the amount of money being given to local schools to help students stay on at college or school after 16. This scheme replaces the Educational Maintenance Allowance. £713,000 is being given to our local schools this includes:
19 Oct 2011
Appalled by Unaccountable IPC's Incinerator Green Light
I was utterly appalled by the news which came through on Thursday evening, as the the worst fears of local residents were confirmed with the announcement that the national quango 'The Infrastructure Planning Commission' had approved the application by US waste firm Covanta to build a mammoth, 600,000 tonne capacity incinerator at Rookery Pit near Stewartby. It is frankly sickening news for local residents in Stewartby and all communities nearby, who couldn't have been clearer in making clear to the IPC that local opposition to the oversized rubbish burner is absolutely overwhelming.
18 Oct 2011