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
Loundsley Green Fly-tipping problems
People have been fly-tipping around the Foston and Hatton Drive hedges and open-spaces. It's a real eye-sore and it costs you the Council taxpayer money to have the rubbish removed.
1 Jan 2007
Speeding on Burnbridge Road
A number of residents have contacted the Local FOCUS team about speeding traffic on Burnbridge Road. Although the County Council (which has responsibility for roads) has looked at the issue in the past, there is still a problem. Barrow Hill & New Whittington Cllr David Stone has asked the county to look at the situation again.
1 Jan 2007
Eckington Road Pavements
Barrow Hill & New Whittington councillors John Bradbury, David Stone and Paul Stone are investigating the lack of pavements on a dangerous section of Eckington Road.
1 Jan 2007
New Police Station for Stone Lane?
Barrow Hill & New Whittington councillors David Stone, Paul Stone and John Bradbury are calling for the old toilet building on Stone Lane to be converted into a sub-station for local police. It would be ideally situated halfway between town and Staveley and could be a great help in fighting local crime and antisocial behaviour.
1 Jan 2007
Barrowhill Junior Football
Following the great success of Barrow Hill Junior Football Team last season, Cllr Paul Stone, along with Cllr John Bradbury and Cllr David Stone and the Barrow Hill & New Whittington FOCUS team are working hard to provide some facilities for the youngsters.
1 Jan 2007
Barrow Hill & New Whittington Roads Round-up
Local residents got in touch when the County Council considered double yellow lines on the corner of Devonshire Road and Devonshire Avenue North. Cllr Paul Stone said "Local residents helped to get this scheme rejected."
1 Jan 2007