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
MP: 'Put mental health on school curriculum'
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has backed a charity's call for mental health lessons to be on the timetable in every secondary school in the UK.
8 Jul 2013
Action On Worthen flooding
ACTION TO SORT FLOOD BLIGHT
7 Jul 2013
Bradley Road offices to go for housing
In response to probing from Trowbridge councillor Jeff Osborn, Wiltshire Council has conceded that the old District Council offices are to be redeveloped as a housing estate. WC says the abandoned buildings are costing £450 per day in rates to keep empty, so it's worth demolishing them as soon as possible so the site becomes zero rated.
7 Jul 2013
WC cuts buses after parking bungle
A year or so ago the council doubled car parking charges in Wiltshire towns, promising that the extra profits would be used to support bus services. The Conservative administration failed to realise that doubling your prices doesn't mean you double your income - people used the car parks less.
6 Jul 2013
Schools urged to teach about Mental Health
Mental health lessons should be on the timetable in every secondary school in the UK a new charity has urged. Too many pupils with symptoms of depression or anxiety are let down or ignored, claims charity MindFull. It has launched a new online counselling service to support and advise 11- to 17-year-olds.
6 Jul 2013
Staff shortages hit WC land searches
Calne councillor Howard Marshall claims that estate agents in the northern part of the county are being hit by Wiltshire Council's inability to conduct land searches in reasonable time.
6 Jul 2013