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
MP URGES OFCOM TO USE 4G AUCTION TO BRING SUPERFAST BROADBAND TO RURAL AREAS
Local MP Tim Farron has called on Ofcom to 'bundle' areas together in the 4G auction to make sure that urban areas are packaged up with rural areas to make sure communities like ours get the broadband service they deserve.
13 Sep 2011
Backing Chelmsford Fairtrade Town Campaign
The Annual General Meeting of Chelmsford Fairtrade Town Campaign will be held at Christ Church, New London Road on 10 November, at 7.30pm. Fairtrade refreshments and Fairtrade gifts will be on sale from 7pm. At the AGM Alison Tulloch will be giving a talk on her experiences in promoting and selling Fairtrade. All welcome.
13 Sep 2011
FARRON WARNS CUMBRIA POLICE NOT TO SLASH SERVICES
Local MP Tim Farron has urged Cumbria Police not to compromise rural coverage in the wake of a freshly announced review of its current buildings.
13 Sep 2011
Hoax warning of the day: a reverse PIN will not help you
Kent Trading Standards has been contacted by a concerned resident after they received a "hoax email" purporting to be from Crime Stoppers. The email states that "if forced by a robber to withdraw monies, the victim can notify the bank they are under duress and alert the Police by entering their PIN number in reverse."
13 Sep 2011
Catholics fight WC transport cut / Small concession granted
Wiltshire Council announced earlier this year its intention to withdraw special transport subsidies for children attending faith schools, almost all of whom belong to Roman Catholic families.
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13 Sep 2011
Cabinet report exposes financial muddle
We'll probably never know exactly what precipitated the sudden decision by WC leader Jane Scott to dispense with the services of the WC Chief Executive, but the latest budget monitoring report exposes the fact that the administration has not got a grip on the council's finances, and would appear to justify the official story of the need to find yet more cuts.
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13 Sep 2011
