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
Websites to get you around
The government has announced the closure of its travel planning website 'Transport Direct'. It says the site is no longer needed as other sites are now available.
23 Sep 2014
MP welcomes news we are a step closer to a credit union
Local MP Tim Farron has welcomed the news that we are a step closer to having a credit union set up here in the South Lakes.
23 Sep 2014
MP joins Gillinggate residents on road safety campaign
South Lakes MP Tim Farron joined with local residents and councillors Giles Archibald and Phil Dixon on Friday to try and curb speeding on Gillinggate and Fellside.
23 Sep 2014
British manufacturers say UK must stay in EU and lead reform
British manufacturers want the UK to remain in the EU and lead in its reform, the EEF manufacturers' organisation stressed today in a new 5-point manifesto. Making the economic case for EU membership and extending its free market to drive jobs and growth were identified by the EEF as top priorities for the next government.
ALDE
23 Sep 2014
EU research grants for UK small businesses
Smaller business grant proves vital for getting UK projects off the ground A number of UK small and medium sized exterprises (SMEs) have been awarded 50,000 euros from a new EU research fund for small businesses. 26 UK companies have received the funding to help them develop research to grow their projects, many of which are in the green energy and health sectors.
ALDE
23 Sep 2014
Gosforth eFocus No 20
More news, more quickly from the 9 Liberal Democrat Councillors representing Gosforth wards. We're always happy to add more people to the circulation - just let us know CONSULTATION SHAM ON GOSFORTH HIGH STREET Despite an extensive consultation that showed 51% wanted no change rather than the 2 options on offer, Newcastle City Council is pressing on with major changes. Residents are outraged - we fear for the future of businesses as a result of lengthy disruption (just look how long changes to the Great North Road are taking - it's more like a cones store than a work site most of the time, and still not finished.) Read more at http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/north-east-news/gosforth-gives-verdict-controversial-plans-7788514 MANDATORY CYCLE LANE ON GREAT NORTH ROAD It is proposed that as part of the Gosforth Corridor Improvements a mandatory cycle lane will be introduced on the west side of Great North Road between Harewood House, just north of Gosforth Academy, and Broadway West. What do you think? Let
GLD
23 Sep 2014