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.
For the Lib Dems' main annual conference this week, Glasgow will be a new venue for almost everyone. ALTER's fringe is on Saturday (14th) lunch-time - before most delegates will have got themselves orientated. However the timing and the format - a showing of the new video The Taxing Question of Land, with discussion afterwards led by Dr Vince Cable - means that a capacity audience of 150 is expected: there are only 3 other competing events in the conference centre over lunch (SECC / Leven).
Mary was first elected to represent Levens ward in a by-election in 2011, following the untimely death of long serving councillor Brenda Woof. Mary was re-elected in 2012, but has now been advised by her doctor that she should step down.
Bedford Borough Council is working with Local Heritage Properties to secure a borough-wide promotion in which generous volunteers unlock historic buildings and invite members of the public inside to view them.
National figures announced today by the Coalition Government have bought welcome news on the large number of "Troubled Families" being turned around by councils across the country, but reveal an exceptionally poor performance by Conservative controlled Surrey County Council.
It is easy to forget the great work being done by local residents, community and voluntary groups to make Barnet a better place. Hard working residents in Childs hill ward are certainly making their mark. People care about their local environment. That is why so much is happening especially in Cricklewood. This part of the Borough is the farthest flung from Barnet Council HQ at North London Business Park so I can sympathise with residents who often accuse the Council of forgetting about them.
The Lobbying Bill is about extending that transparency further to give people more confidence in the way third parties interact with the political system. So where third parties campaign in a way which supports a particular political party or its candidates they will be required to fully record and disclose their expenditure on those campaigns.