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
'Consultation' on Larkrise loss
The WC Conservative administration's decision to save money by closing Larkrise and St Nicholas special schools is now out to consultation. Please note that only representations in favour of the project will be taken any notice of. Here's the WC official release. Note that the £20m figure is what would have been spent anyway, less savings, and whilst the new facility is stated to have 'Great' teachers. It's not clear how these will be recruited, or how they differ from current staff.
9 Jan 2019
Stop KCC cutting Library Hours
The online petition site, 38 Degrees, has a new petition "Keep Libraries Open in Kent" and invites everyone to add their names. You can read more and sign the petition here: https://you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/kent-library-opening-hours-threatened?bucket=template--8_1_2019_kent_libraries_kick
9 Jan 2019
Lib Dems Fight to Keep the No. 58 Hospital Bus
Public consultation will take place on the replacement of the number 58 bus. This is currently the only bus connecting the Malling villages to Maidstone Hospital. This route is to be replaced by a more frequent service (possibly running hourly) on a shortened route to Tesco at Lunsford Park, where passengers wanting to travel to Maidstone or the Hospital are expected to change to other routes.
8 Jan 2019
Massive cop-out on local air quality action risks charges on motorists.
The statement by the three local councils (reproduced in full below) is a massive political cop-out and an abject failure of political leadership on the issue of the dangers of the air quality on our Tyneside streets.
8 Jan 2019
Minister praises MP for “excellent” work on radiotherapy campaign
Local MP Tim Farron's campaign for better access to radiotherapy treatment for cancer patients has been praised by a Government minister in Parliament.
8 Jan 2019
Kendal Town Council announce bumper investment into local parks and community centres
Last night, Liberal Democrats on Kendal Town Council voted through plans to increase investment into parks and community centres across the town.
8 Jan 2019