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
Farron opposes Kendal test centre closure
Local MP Tim Farron has spoken out against plans to cut the number of motorcycle test centres dramatically. New regulations will come into force at the end of September this year and could result in the closure of Kendal test centre, leaving people wishing to take their test in Kendal having to make a round trip of over a hundred miles to either Carlisle of Blackburn.
13 May 2008
Farron chairs 'Fair Pint Campaign' launch
Local MP Tim Farron chaired the official launch of the Fair Pint Campaign in the House of Commons this morning. The campaign aims to secure a fairer deal for landlords from large pub chains who until now have been exploiting their position of dominance and charging excessive amounts for rent.
13 May 2008
"Excessive school testing is bad for our kids" - Farron
Local MP Tim Farron is backing the Children, Schools and Families Select Committee report that criticises the national testing regime. Mr Farron is concerned that young pupils are tested far too much and far too early in their school careers and that improved results are being driven by obsessive 'teaching to the test', rather than by actual improvements in education.
13 May 2008
Liberal Democrats react to damning report by District Auditor
Liberal Democrats today respond to a damning report by the District Auditor over the recruitment process for the chief executive post at the county council.
13 May 2008
M20 Junction 11-12 Widening Works Prepare for Operation Stack Moveable Barrier
Works were due to start on the M20 on 6th May in both directions between junction 11 & 12 (Hythe to Folkestone) and are expected to last 13 weeks. The works are being carried out to allow for a moveable barrier machine to be used for the implementation of Phase 1 of Operation Stack.
13 May 2008
Drink, Drugs and Teenage Pregnancy Public Meeting
KCC Local Board are inviting local residents to a community event at The Shed, Folkestone Harbour, Folkestone CT20 1QH, to look at teenage pregnancy and substance abuse amongst the most vulnerable and disadvantaged young people in Shepway.
13 May 2008