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
Lib Dems - Court’s Rejection of Campaigners’ Covanta Challenge a ‘Terrible Blow’ for Local Community
Responding to the news about the Court of Appeal's rejection of Bedfordshire Against Covanta Incinerator's (BACI) challenge over the Environmental Permit for the Covanta Incinerator at Rookery Pit near Stewartby, Liberal Democrat Councillor for Elstow, Stewartby and Kempston Hardwick Tim Hill said:
19 Nov 2019
Joined up Mental Health Care for the Young
Joined up, Properly Funded Mental Health Care Provision for the Young One of the most serious issues facing the UK today is mental health, particularly in young people. Approximately 1 in 4 people in the UK will experience a mental health problem each year of whom one quarter will be aged 18 or under; one in seven 11 to 16-year-olds has a mental disorder. We know that children and young people today face new emotional demands, many brought on by social media, but our mental health care systems have not adapted to this growing need and are chronically underfunded with serious structural issues. The mental health care system is complex and fragmented; it is planned, funded, provided and overseen by many different organisations that do not always work together in a joined-up way leading to disjointed care. [1]
FS
19 Nov 2019
Housing strategy must cater for all says Councillor Dumbleton
At a meeting of the full Rugby Borough Council on Thursday 14 November 2019, Councillor Carie-Anne Dumbleton (Rokeby & Overslade) questioned the Portfolio Holder for evidence that the targets set out in the Council's Housing Strategy are being met.
RLD
19 Nov 2019
Lib Dems call for action on Community Triggers
At a meeting of the full Rugby Borough Council on Thursday 14 November 2019, Councillor Jerry Roodhouse (Paddox) put forward a motion urging the Council to raise awareness of Community Triggers in order to better tackle anti-social behaviour.
RLD
19 Nov 2019
Lib Dem Chief Whip backs Chelmsford candidate Marie Goldman
Alistair Carmichael may be the Lib Dem Chief Whip in the House of Commons, but he's also a brilliant MP (currently a candidate, of course) for Orkney and Shetland. He came to Chelmsford earlier this year to support the winning local election campaign and now he is backing Marie Goldman's campaign in Chelmsford. Check out the video here - the backdrop is great!
19 Nov 2019
Ross House - An Update
Since being contacted a few weeks ago by a Ross House resident concerned about security in the block, I've been actively pushing and working with Folkestone & Hythe District Council and East Kent Housing to see a wide range of issues in the block dealt with.
19 Nov 2019