Breaking Britain returns, this time it’s the schools
Why is so much of Britain’s infrastructure literally falling apart?
Why is so much of Britain’s infrastructure literally falling apart?
Lib Dems condemn “chaotic and incompetent” budget
The sheer quantity of raw sewage being dumped into Britain’s rivers and coastal areas is a scandal and a disgrace.
At last the County Council have seen sense and voted to keep the Handicruisers. Local campaigners Ted and Christine of Take a Break Carers have worked tirelessly to save the specially adapted coach which is offered for hire to all organisations who want to ensure that their disabled members and their friends can travel in style and comfort.
At a meeting on Tuesday, Feb.12th the public were able to see the plans for these two new developments and ask questions. One of the main changes to the road system is that it will not be possible to drive up all the way up Lambley Lane without using the new road.
Following the closure of local post offices all your Liberal Democrat Councillors wrote to the County Council asking them to look closely at existing bus routes. We felt that some people would find it difficult to reach the remaining post offices by public transport.
Today government has released the Regional Spatial Strategy (RSS) which sets out the development plans for the next 13 years in the region.
Nigel Quinton, LibDem parliamentary candidate, has today blasted the government for its failure to listen to local people and expert opinion - yet again. Today's much delayed publication of the East of England Plan - or Regional Spacial Strategy to give its full title - offers little for Hitchin and Harpenden residents other than years of painful protest.
The Liberal Democrats have restated their backing for a mixed-use development on Chelmer Waterside that takes account of residents concerns and environmental issues. They support demolishing the old gasworks and developing the area as a retail, leisure and residential destination, but they have attacked what the council is now proposing because it will cram too much development and traffic into one space.