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
New Lymm Focus Published
We have just published online our new Focus Newsletter, September 2018, for Lymm.
WLD
14 Sep 2018
Bus retrofits to replace best ones transferred to Leeds
For several years, Liberal Democrats Councillors have raised the problem of poor air quality around the Coast Road. The problem is particularly intense around the junctions, i.e. Cradlewell, Corner House & Benfield Road, where there are often queues of standing traffic.
14 Sep 2018
‘Perverse’ government funding scheme is leading to schools not being able to afford taking children with special needs - MP
Local MP Tim Farron has criticised the Government's "perverse" funding scheme which is leading to schools not being able to afford to take on children with special needs.
14 Sep 2018
Government’s agriculture bill is a seven-year notice to quit for Cumbria’s farmers – MP
Local MP Tim Farron has hit out at the Government's new agriculture bill which announces a seven-year phasing out of direct payments for farmers.
14 Sep 2018
‘Keep our communities alive’ - MP launches second homes petition at Westmorland County Show
At the Westmorland County Show yesterday, South Lakes MP Tim Farron launched a petition to tackle the effect excessive second home ownership is having on local communities.
14 Sep 2018
Mayor Dave: Government Must Finally Take Effective Action as Shocking Details of Bedford Prison Disorder Are Revealed
Mayor Dave Hodgson has echoed the Chief Inspector of Prisons' call for the Government to take 'immediate and decisive action' to improve the situation at Bedford Prison after an inspection revealed more shocking details of disorder and an absence of control. The extraordinary findings come after the Government took the prison into special measures back in May. The Chief Inspector of Prisons has issued an 'Urgent Notification', giving the Government 28 days to respond with the measures it will take to improve matters at the facility.
14 Sep 2018