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
Getting to the bottom of the Community Infrastructure Levy
Cllr Tom Fidler has been making sure we get the infrastructure in Spelthorne we need and communities want What is CIL? The Community Infrastructure Levy (the 'levy') is a charge which can be levied by local authorities on new development in their area. It is an important tool for local authorities to use to help them deliver the infrastructure needed to support development in their area. - See more at https://www.gov.uk/guidance/community-infrastructure-levy How much money is in the pot? Spelthorne has been collecting it since 2015 and has over £5.5m in the pot - Latest figures can be found in the Annual Monitoring Reports published here https://www.spelthorne.gov.uk/article/17654/Authority-Monitoring-Report- What has Spelthorne used its CIL for so far? So far the only return from the CIL pot has been a contribution for Surrey County Council's Staines Wider Transport Package for £365,000 - More details on the decision and the meeting of the Joint Committee at which it can be used is here https://mycouncil.sur
11 Dec 2020
Possible New Code of Conduct for Trowbridge Town Council
CHANGES made to the standing orders of Trowbridge Town Council following a row about photographing, filming and editing of council meetings could result in a new code of conduct.
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10 Dec 2020
Following the Ockenden review, Wera Hobhouse MP calls for better perinatal mental health training
Today has seen the release of the Ockenden report, an investigation into maternity deaths at Shrewsbury and Telford NHS Trust. The review will hopefully mark a turning point for the bereaved parents whose children were failed by the care provided:he initial probe into baby deaths at Shrewsbury and Telford NHS Trust> The review identified seven 'immediate and essential actions' and 27 local recommendations.
10 Dec 2020
MP delivers ‘free Christmas postage to care homes’ petition to Royal Mail
Local MP Tim Farron has sent Royal Mail a petition asking them to allow people to send cards and parcels to their loved ones in care homes for free for the rest of the year.
10 Dec 2020
Surrey County Council plans to cut £1 million from children with special educational needs
The Conservatives running Surrey County Council have launched a consultation on plans to cut school funding for pupils with Special Educational Needs (SEN).
10 Dec 2020
Devon’s struggling care services pay double to fill vacancies
Struggling care services in Devon are having to pay double to recruit skilled social workers to fill vacancies, with some earning over £71,800 a year.
10 Dec 2020