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
Bulk Buying - Oil, Electricity etc
Buying energy in bulk can help residents save money on their fuel bills. Many people living in the rural areas of the Moorlands have to rely on electricity and oil to heat their homes, and It is possible to make savings on both of these fuels.
23 Jun 2013
Don’t allow animals to suffer needlessly: Stop Transport Nightmare
Julia Cambridge, Liberal Democrat Parliamentary Spokesperson for Chesterfield, is issuing a call to action to promote the humane treatment of live animals at the Port of Dover.
CLD
22 Jun 2013
Once threatened hedgerows thrive.
Heather said "Seven months ago a planning application said that this hedge (and another 7 miles of hedgerow around it) we 'largely dead'. Yesterday I counted 8 tree/shrub species (including our only native species of maple - field maple) as well as Honeysuckle and Briyony in just this 20 meter stretch alone. "Hedgerows are an integral part of Shropshire's landscape and excellent for our flora and fauna. Removal of huge chuncks of them would change both forever."
21 Jun 2013
Hertfordshire Caught Out Counting Rejected Cardboard as “Recycled” Material
Hertfordshire has for a long time been collecting cardboard with green waste for composting. When the proportion of cardboard was low enough that was fine and good quality compost resulted. Now with higher quantities, and especially with the inclusion of the new plastic laminated cardboard, significant quantities of cardboard have had to be removed from the composting process and sent to landfill.
21 Jun 2013
Hertfordshire Caught Out Counting Rejected Cardboard as “Recycled” Material
Hertfordshire has for a long time been collecting cardboard with green waste for composting. When the proportion of cardboard was low enough that was fine and good quality compost resulted. Now with higher quantities, and especially with the inclusion of the new plastic laminated cardboard, significant quantities of cardboard have had to be removed from the composting process and sent to landfill.
21 Jun 2013
The Higgins Bedford Opening - Just Hours Away!
Tomorrow morning sees the much-anticipated opening of the redeveloped Higgins Bedford. It is of cour se the longset day of the year, so as you may know, we're marking the opening of this major cultural attraction in the heart of Bedford Town Centre with a 'dawn to dusk' launch, throwing the doors open to as many people as possible on day one and inviting everyone to come and enjoy their museum. It all kicks off at 4.40am, with the first pre-booked tour. I shall be there, and can't wait to welcome the first visitors.
20 Jun 2013