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
Are Grayling and Khan Playing Games with Watford's Transport Links?
The creation of a suburban Metro, the devolution of London's suburban rail services from the Department for Transport (DfT) to Transport for London (TfL) and strong support for Crossrail 2 are key elements in the Mayor of London's, Sadiq Khan's, draft transport strategy. Sadiq Khan and his team had worked extensively on his plans during 2016. Unfortunately, and for no good reason I can think of, the Conservative Transport Secretary, Chris Grayling, withdrew DfT involvement, which has slowed the process down.
2 Sep 2017
Free Fun at Riverside Bedford Launch: This Weekend!
Mayor Dave Hodgson cut the ribbon to mark the official opening of Riverside Bedford today - and the Grand Opening continues through the weekend with a wide array of free family fun, offers and activities on Saturday 2nd and Sunday 3rd September.
1 Sep 2017
June 2017 news from Fawdon Liberal Democrtas
In January, Your Homes Newcastle asked tenants to vote for the improvement projects on the estates that would be funded through a share of £1million set aside from rental income. There were over 8000 votes cast, moderated by YHN's Tenants Panel to ensure some spread across the city but we're pleased that there are six schemes in our ward that will be taken forward over the next two years. They are : Fencing at Fern Avenue, Fawdon; Parking spaces, Hillsview Avenue, North Kenton; Parking spaces, Aln Avenue, Little Grange; Parking spaces, Redland Avenue, Fawdon; Parking spaces, Elm Grove, Fawdon; Seating - Kenton Road, courtyards. It will take time, but the improvements recently carried out at the frontages of the blocks in Mapledene Road, Elm Grove and Fawdon Lane show just what can be achieved, also new parking spaces at Kirkwood Drive, North Kenton funded by YHN. Fawdon Community Library (inside the community centre) has just celebrated its second anniversary as a volunteer-run local library service, and has
1 Sep 2017
Funding For Local Parks Agreed
The Labour Council Cabinet have finally agreed to release over £300,000 for improvements to parks in an area within a mile of Heatherton. This was part of the 'planning gain' or 'Section 106' contribution from Heatherton developers to improve outdoor leisure in the area. Over £50,000 is also available for Heatherton Community Centre.
1 Sep 2017
Liberal Democrats to call for reversal of Article 50
At their conference in Bournemouth later this month, the Liberal Democrats will point out all the downsides of leaving the European Union and reinforce its vigorous defence of jobs, living standards, individual rights, international co-operation and the British national interest.
1 Sep 2017
Former Bank of England economist explains why BREXIT will damage the economy
On 18 July in Washington DC leading experts gathered at AEI (American Enterprise Institute) to discuss the challenges and...
1 Sep 2017