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
Fury as Go North East still won’t give bus passengers change
Councillor George Smith is demanding that bus company Go North East does a U-turn on its policy of refusing to give passengers change when they pay their bus fare in cash - or let older people use the buses for free before 9.30am.
GS
16 Jul 2020
Relaunch of Community Volunteering in Bedford Borough
Bedford Borough Council have announced that they are able to relaunch their Community Champion and Park Champion schemes once more, as lockdown restrictions are gradually being eased. However, they are approaching with cautious optimism in order to keep volunteers and staff as safe as possible.
16 Jul 2020
Lib Dems renew calls to move Parliament to Sunderland, as House of Commons looks set for move
As Prime Minister Boris Johnson has confirmed he is considering moving the House of Commons to York whilst the Palace of Westminster undergoes renovations, opposition Lib Dems in Sunderland have renewed calls for Parliament to be moved to Wearside instead.
NH
16 Jul 2020
Fixing The Internet: Lower Leas Coastal Park {Updated 24/7/2020]
In early June, after massive issues at the Lower Leas Coastal Park coming back out of lockdown (as in previous summers) and after ongoing and lobbying from me and others, a number of changes were made to the Lower Leas Coastal Park terms of use, including the Banning of BBQs, new bins, diversionary signage and overnight closure of one of the car parks to reduce the impact on local residents.
16 Jul 2020
Kent Downs AONB Draft Management Plan Consultation
The Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) is a nationally protected landscape and home to some of the most enchanting countryside in Britain. The Kent Downs covers about a quarter of the County of Kent focusing on the North Downs and the Greensand Ridge, stretching from the White Cliffs of Dover to the Surrey and London borders. Within Folkestone and Hythe District the AONB is predominantly found to the north of the district.
16 Jul 2020
Councillors ask to overturn decision on racist comment
Senior councillors are seeking a rare review by asking a committee to overturn a decision not to investigate a councillor accused...
RG
16 Jul 2020