Breaking Britain returns, this time it’s the schools
Why is so much of Britain’s infrastructure literally falling apart?
13 Sep 2023
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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
SATs tests for 14 year olds to be scrapped
Commenting on Ed Balls' announcement that the Government is to scrap SATs for 14-year-olds, Liberal Democrat Prospective Parliamentary Candidate Jill Wareham said: "I welcome the Government's complete U-turn. The SATs tests taken by 14-year-olds are not only a waste of time but have been highly unreliable over the last few years."
16 Oct 2008
Council money safe
Councillor Greg Couzens, Rochdale Council Cabinet Member for Finance, sought to ease anxiety over the collapse of Icelandic banks and the precarious state of British banks and the potential repercussions for Rochdale Council. Councillor Couzens confirmed to the Council Chamber that the Council did not have any money invested with Icelandic banks.
16 Oct 2008
Historical Day for Holodomor remembrance
Rochdale Council has called upon the Government to recognise 'Holodomor' as an official act of genocide.
16 Oct 2008
Recycling Rates Doubled in Just TWO Years
Rochdale's recycling rates have more than doubled across the borough thanks to resident's efforts. In a Lib Dem Notice of Motion that was presented at the recent council meeting, it was revealed that recycling had shot up from 16.8% in 2006/2007 to its current rate of 35% in just two years.
16 Oct 2008
Council Looks at Investing More in Local Heritage
Rochdale's serving Cabinet is looking into increasing the number of art and cultural exhibitions on display throughout the Borough. It follows a recent visit to the Link4Life Arts and Heritage Centre on Fishwick Street by Cabinet Members Irene Davidson and Keith Swift and local youth campaigner Andy Kelly.
16 Oct 2008
What price the Town Rider?
The Leader of Guildford Borough Council Lib Dem Group, Cllr Fiona White, says that the letter pages of the Surrey Advertiser indicate just how popular the Guildford Shuttle Bus was and how angry residents are at its withdrawal. No doubt it is in response to that anger that the Council have decided to run a pilot of the Town Rider which is a poor substitute. People wanting to use the Town Rider have to join the Dial a Ride scheme and then pay for each journey which must be booked in advance unlike the Shuttle Bus which was available to everyone, free and could be accessed simply by standing at the bus stop.
15 Oct 2008