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
Colin Ross asks if Rob Marris has NO IDea over ID Cards
Last night saw Rob Marris, Labour MP for Wolverhampton South West, vote for compulsory Identity Cards. Mr. Marris consistently voted with the Government in last night's votes, despite the fact ID Cards will not stop terrorism, cut crime or benefit fraud. These ID Cards will only add to the powers of a 'Big Brother' state and even by the Government's own admission increase the number of Asian people stopped by the police .
19 Oct 2005
Study shows PCSOs tackle and lower rates of crime
The introduction of police community support officers (PCSOs) into a local area results in lower rates of crime, a study has revealed.
19 Oct 2005
Better street light in Springvale Ward thanks to Lib Dem action
Cllr Mike Heap made a promise to residents in Pritchett, Crawford, and Hill Avenues to get new street lights installed. This promise has been kept and the new street lamps have been erected and are awaiting wiring.
19 Oct 2005
Farmer's Market in Epping High Street- Friday 21 October
In response to demand from residents, including requests at the annual town meeting, Epping Town Council has scheduled two farmers markets in Epping High Street. The first one was held on Friday 16th September, with the next one scheduled for Friday 21st October. If the markets are successful they could become a regular feature.
19 Oct 2005
Clarke crashes out the Conservative Leadership race
After the first round of voting Ken Clarke has been eliminated from the Conservatives Leadership contest. Despite being the most popular Conservative politician in the country, Ken came fourth in the contest to choose a new Conservative Leader. The leadership election seems to be a regular occurrence for the Conservative Party with one in 1995, 1997, 2001 and 2003!
18 Oct 2005
Liberal Democrats Call for Changes to Draft Waste Plan
At today's County Council meeting, Surrey's Liberal Democrats urged the Council to amend its draft waste plan prior to public consultation. This is because it prioritises incineration over other technologies and identifies a preferred site for thermal treatment instead of treating all identified sites on an equal basis. Liberal Democrat Environment Spokesperson Cllr Sarah Di Caprio highlighted the flaws in the document "The Surrey Waste Plan - The Preferred Plan 2005", which the Conservative-run Executive voted last month to send out for a six-week public consultation starting October 31st.
18 Oct 2005