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
Enjoy Bedford River Festival - This Weekend!
Bedford's 40th Anniversary River Festival is this weekend, on Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th July. This year's event is set to be the biggest and best yet, and you can download a programme (including site map) on the council website at www.bedford.gov.uk/riverfestival.
13 Jul 2018
A12 bridge lights cause chaos and misery for commuters
It would appear that Essex Police are now involved in the ongoing saga of the 'temporary' traffic lights on the bridge accessing the A12 Southbound from Witham. Commuters have had to suffer this for the last two years with ongoing failures of the lights meaning they get locked on red or turn red despite no traffic in the opposite direction. This realist in long queues and a two minute drive taking anything up to fifteen minutes. Previous strategies used by frustrated drivers (turning the lights round) have been thwarted by the installation of CCTV but sadly Highways East did not see fit to actually fix the problem. Local Liberal Democrat campaigner, Helen Waring has taken regularly to Twitter to vent her frustration - once being assured that she would receive a response 'within 14 days' only to still be waiting over 2 months later. The Witham and Braintree Times have dedicated news inches to the problem and in the last week a Highways England van has been seen regularly on the bridge raising drivers' hope
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13 Jul 2018
NHS Commissioners Launch Consultation on Walk-In Centre Closure - Have Your Say Against the Plans!
Mayor Dave Hodgson has launched a rallying cry for local people to have their say on the plans for the closure of Putnoe Walk-Centre, after NHS Commissioners launched a consultation on their proposals to close it in May next year.
13 Jul 2018
Stunning Lib Dem win in Westbury
Lib Dems in Wiltshire are celebrating following another election victory with the election of Josh Charles to Westbury Town Council.
13 Jul 2018
Blinkhorns Bridge underpass flooding
Several residents have contacted Elmbridge councillors over problems with lighting and flooding at the Blinkhorns Bridge Lane underpass.
13 Jul 2018
Lib Dems GAIN Southwold and Reydon as the vote soars
LIB DEMS GAIN southwold & reydon seat from the tories and get the FIRST WAVENEY district COUNCILLOR SINCE 2008 David beavan elected with a majority of 698.
13 Jul 2018