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
Not Good News for Great Park
The new Labour administration on the City Council has decided that the Great Park Advisory Committee will no longer meet. This was an excellent local committee that brought together Developers, the Environment Agency, Council Officers, Residents and Councillors to discuss issues and progress on the development of the Great Park.
30 Aug 2011
Learner drivers driving residents round the bend
Along with the Bungalows area across the Coast Road, Cochrane Park gets more than its fair share of learner drivers! The area is fairly near the test centre in Benton and as it's relatively quiet, it is frequently used by driving schools.
29 Aug 2011
Traffic and Parking in Cochrane Park
Quite a few residents of North Heaton ward have expressed concern about speed problems on residential streets, as well as "cutting corners" and "rat-running" particularly on Longridge Drive and Vancouver Drive to jump the queue on Red Hall Drive.
29 Aug 2011
Essex County Council spends £173 million on consultants
Figures have been uncovered that show Essex County Council spent £173 million on consultants and agency staff over the last three years. The figures were uncovered by a question from Liberal Democrat County Councillor David Kendall at a full council meeting.
28 Aug 2011
Essex Lib Dems shocked by Chief Executive's pay increase
The Opposition Liberal Democrats have expressed shock and dismay that the
28 Aug 2011
New Market for Sundays
The borough council is piloting a new monthly market on the last Sunday of each month, starting in October, for local businesses, traders and budding entrepreneurs. It is hoped that the new market will encourage economic growth by supporting local industry, providing an opportunity for local traders and businesses to network and develop their trade in a sought-after town centre setting.
26 Aug 2011
