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
Public Buildings: DEC generally needed. EPC generally not.
Trading Standards have been made aware that some producers of commercial Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) may be writing to local parish councils telling them they need EPCs for their village halls etc. and risk large fines if they do not comply. This is not correct because an EPC is only required for a building when constructed, sold or let.
25 Mar 2011
Kent to receive £6.5m to tackle potholes
Councils have been told how they will benefit from the doubling of funding available for repairing potholes as announced in Wednesday's Budget. Transport Secretary Philip Hammond has written to all English local highway authorities to inform them of their share of £200m.
25 Mar 2011
Offshore Loan Scam warning
Kent Trading Standards have received a number of reports from Kent residents who have fallen for loan scams.
25 Mar 2011
Freight changes
Major changes in the way deliveries are made to shops and businesses in Newcastle city centre will ease traffic congestion, make the city centre safer and the air cleaner.
25 Mar 2011
Savings with solar power
A new project to put solar panels on 300 of Your Homes Newcastle houses could benefit tenants and lead to savings on energy bills. 8 Wards across the City are involved in the pilot, and a total of 48 houses on 9 different streets in Lemington will take part in the scheme.
25 Mar 2011
New seats and bins - from the Udecide programme
Eight new seats have been installed around Lemington - a place to rest for people walking up the steep banks in our ward. These seats, and 20 new rubbish bins, were ordered following the Udecide programme in the ward
24 Mar 2011