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
MP urges people to back B4RN broadband scheme for Storth
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has today called on local residents in Storth to look at a proposal by Broadband for the Rural North (B4RN) to move out from their base in Lancashire and bring superfast broadband to the Cumbrian village of Storth.
2 Jul 2012
Trowbridge Driving Test Centre setting a trend
Waiting time for test appointments is up to 16 weeks at Trowbridge and 10 weeks at Westbury. The Driving Standards Agency - the national quango with a monopoly on test provision - has a target waiting time of 9 weeks maximum.
2 Jul 2012
Hertfordshire residents “to be denied a say” on Highway issues
The Lib Dem Opposition Group on Herts County Council has slammed the Conservative-controlled Council's plans to abolish the regular Highway panel meetings as "an erosion of local people's say on a key issue - the way their roads are maintained".
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2 Jul 2012
A Sporting Bonanza at Alex Rec planned for 15th July
To celebrate the Recreation Ground becoming a Queen Elizabeth II Field in Trust, a sports day is being held at Alexandra Rec on 15th July.
1 Jul 2012
Kent Coiunty Council: Equality Objectives Consultation
The Equality and Diversity Objectives set out how the council will tackle discrimination and promote fairness and equality, and have been developed in response to the new Public Sector Equality Duties. KCC would like to hear your views on its proposed Equality Objectives. The council will publish its final Equality Objectives and policy statement after this consultation.
1 Jul 2012
Approval for Scheme to Introduce Common Sense Planning for Road Works!
There is surely nothing more exasperating for a motorist, cyclist, pedestrian or any road user than facing the disruption of a road being dug up just a short while after the last time it was closed or restricted for road works. This has been allowed to happen because utility companies and other private contractors have not had to ask permission to access public roads and pavements. This week, however, the government has announced that it has approved our plans for a permit scheme which will see utility companies have to apply for permission to carry out works on roads in Bedford Borough.
30 Jun 2012