Breaking Britain returns, this time it’s the schools
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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
Western Bypass Final Section to Go Ahead as Mayor Dave Hodgson Announces Compulsory Purchase Plan
The building of the vital 'missing link' of Bedford's Western Bypass is set to go ahead after Liberal Democrat Mayor Dave Hodgson announced that he will use Compulsory Purchase Order powers to overcome the remaining barrier to the project. Mayor Dave has made clear that, with negotiations amongst those with landholdings on the bypass route being thwarted by one landowner, he will take whatever action is necessary to ensure the building of the much-needed bypass. Council officers are now working on a report to enable the Mayor to make a formal decision on the matter. The final section of the bypass will complete a road link all the way from the A421 to the south of Bedford to the A6 to the north of the town.
17 Oct 2010
Western Bypass - I'll use Compulsory Purchase to Ensure Final Section Will Go Ahead as Soon as Possible
I have announced this week that, with a funding mechanism in place for the crucial final section of the Bedford Western Bypass, I will use Compulsory Purchase Order powers to overcome the final main barrier to the project and secure the land needed for it to go ahead. There are three parties with landholdings on the route of the 'missing link' between the A428 at Bromham and the A6 at Clapham, including the Council, and one of them is simply being obstructive. I will have no hesitation in using a Compulsory Purchase Order to make sure the project goes ahead as soon as possible.
17 Oct 2010
HSLD conference 20th November
Humanist & Secularist Liberal Democrats are holding a one day conference on Saturday 20th November at The Directory for Social Change close to Euston Station in London.
16 Oct 2010
County Council Wants Surrey-wide Control of Parking
Epsom's Lib Dem councillors are asking residents to comment on Surrey County Council's proposals for on-street parking across the whole of Surrey. The consultation ends on 9th November.
16 Oct 2010
Lib Dems renew calls on Conservatives to end "Nasty Party" attacks on local residents
Lib Dems in Windsor have renewed calls on Windsor's MP to intervene to stop local Conservatives' unpleasant attacks on members of the public in the local press. In recent weeks local Conservatives have sent a string of unpleasant letters to the newspapers attacking residents in Old Windsor who have dared to express their concern about the Church Road / Straight Road junction where a fatal accident occurred earlier in the year.
16 Oct 2010
Nick Clegg announces start of Pupil Premium
The Liberal Democrats in Government have set out plans for a four-year, £7 billion investment in improving opportunities for the most disadvantaged children in this country. It means that we deliver on a promise that we put on the very front page of our manifesto: giving a fair chance to every child. Every disadvantaged two year-old will be entitled to 15 hours free early education - in addition to the existing entitlements at the ages of three and four. Every poor school child will get additional help from a Pupil Premium paid to their school.
16 Oct 2010