Breaking Britain returns, this time it’s the schools
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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
Wiltshire people fourth happiest
People in Wiltshire are the fourth happiest in the country according to the results of a survey.
WC
28 Jul 2012
Moor End Road Bus Lane Payback Begins
After months of prevarication and indecision Hertfordshire County Council (HCC) has finally announced the pay back of penalties wrongly issued in respect of the defective Moor End Road Bus Lane scheme. Letters are being sent out to people who payed the penalties asking them either to apply for the refund of the money or to authorise HCC to pay the money instead to charity. The charity selected is a local one, the important and much appreciated Hospice of St Francis in Berkhamsted. In my view HCC could really not have made a better choice. The hospice will benefit from all the penalty money where motorists cannot now be traced, or who do not send in an application for refund. The hospice will of course also benefit when motorists voluntarily decide to authorise HCC to pass their refund on.
27 Jul 2012
Moor End Road Bus Lane Payback Begins
After months of prevarication and indecision Hertfordshire County Council (HCC) has finally announced the pay back of penalties wrongly issued in respect of the defective Moor End Road Bus Lane scheme. Letters are being sent out to people who payed the penalties asking them either to apply for the refund of the money or to authorise HCC to pay the money instead to charity. The charity selected is a local one, the important and much appreciated Hospice of St Francis in Berkhamsted. In my view HCC could really not have made a better choice. The hospice will benefit from all the penalty money where motorists cannot now be traced, or who do not send in an application for refund. The hospice will of course also benefit when motorists voluntarily decide to authorise HCC to pass their refund on.
27 Jul 2012
New franchise could improve Wiltshire trains
A new 15 year Great Western franchise beginning next July could see passengers benefit from new express trains, additional capacity, smart card ticketing and passenger satisfaction targets as part of proposals put forward today. Four companies are being invited to tender for the franchise. As well as the core requirements the companies are being invited to price a selection of optional extras. These include a much strengthened service on the Heart of Wessex line between Bristol and Weymouth, and on the Trans-Wilts line additional weekday rail services and reinstatement of Sunday services from Salisbury to Swindon via Melksham.
27 Jul 2012
TROWBRIDGE & WESTBURY DRIVING TEST CENTRES BECOME PERMANENT
Driving instructors and learner drivers in Trowbridge, Westbury, Frome and Warminster are delighted following the release of a statement by the Driving Standards Agency (DSA), the Government agency responsible for driver testing, that testing is to become permanent at Longfield Community Centre in Trowbridge and Leighton Sports Centre in Westbury following a very successful 7 month trial period which started in December 2011.
27 Jul 2012
From Rocket Boots Bob to River Raft Fun, a Great Weekend for Bedford
Looking back at last weekend's River Festival, what a fantastic showcase it was for Bedford. It is estimated that over 300,000 people came out to join in the fun over the weekend. The arrival of the summer was excellently timed and no doubt encouraged many people to come out and enjoy the vast array of entertainment on offer.
26 Jul 2012