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
Thousands attend the first Innox Mills Sunday Market in Trowbridge
THE owner of Innox Mills said today (Monday, July 20) he was delighted with the public response to their first Sunday market.
20 Jul 2020
Bedford Borough Council Wins £188k Funding for English Language Classes
Bedford Borough Council has been successful in winning funding to help adults with their English language skills.
20 Jul 2020
Update from Cllr Victor Abbott
Last fortnight at South Hams In the South Hams, the main reaction to Covid-19 has been the public pulling together, and the self-help groups set up in the Parishes and Towns. There is clear gratitude from all Councillors for the support given to others. In the Council, staff were re-deployed to give local support, to act as a point of contact, and to channel taxes back from central government into the South Hams. Now, over the last 2 weeks, the District Council held 5 workshops, with ideas to help the South Hams, "Build Back Better", and especially for using the Green Economy. These are also steps towards a revised budget. Liberal Democrat Councillors contributed to these discussions, presenting arguments to support business, the environment, and residents. Keith Baldry, Executive Member and Liberal Democrat Councillor (for Newton and Yealmpton), led the discussion on Recovery and Redesign. It is interesting that 330,000 miles have been saved as a consequence of working over the Internet. At least som
20 Jul 2020
New Podcast - Learning in Lockdown
In part one we find out how some local parents summoned their inner teacher after the country's schools were locked down. Our guests share their stories of veering off-syllabus with DIY science experiments and conference-call mishaps, to the vast differences in support provided by different schools. A huge thanks to Karen, Heidi, Jacqui, Amanda and Claire for sharing their home-schooling wins, a newfound appreciation for teachers and concerns for the future.
20 Jul 2020
MP tables motion in Parliament urging Government to catch up with cancer to save thousands of lives
South Lakes MP and Chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Radiotherapy Tim Farron has tabled an Early Day Motion in Parliament urging the Government to boost cancer services to save lives being lost because of delays to treatment caused by COVID-19.
20 Jul 2020
Decolonising the Guildford Collection
The murder of George Floyd last month at the hands of the US justice system sent visible shockwaves around the world. The act itself was not the only act of its kind, but it highlighted the many deaths and mass injuries suffered by black people in America. It has also acted as a call to action for the injustice suffered by black people in the UK as well. The resulting protests have shone a light not only on the murder of George Floyd but also the disproportionate impact of the coronavirus on the BAME community and the deep-rooted inequality and injustice towards the BAME community that is consciously and unconsciously built into our society.
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20 Jul 2020