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
The Localism Act and the 'Right to Bid for Community Assets'
The Local Government Information Unit (LGiU) has produced a briefing on the 'Right to Bid' and how it may or may not work. This article is based on their conclusions:
9 Aug 2012
More than Just Window Dressing!
On Tuesday evening I was delighted to welcome local businesses which had taken part in July's Best-Dressed Window competition for stores in and around the High Street area of Bedford Town Centre to the Mayor's Parlour in the Old Town Hall. I presented the prizes to the winners, who were chosen by a public vote. More than 1,200 voted, which was tremendous, and gives just a small illustration of how much people care about their local stores and their town centre. The winners in each category (including a runner-up in the Independent Retailer category due to the impressively large number of entries) were as follows:
9 Aug 2012
The end of The Linnet
An application to change The Linnet pub in Great Hinton into two houses has been permitted by Wiltshire Council. The village pub closed in 2011.
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9 Aug 2012
Farron tells hospital trust: 'Submit radiotherapy bid now'
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has written to Jackie Daniel, the new Chief Executive of University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust calling on her to submit the bid for a Radiotherapy unit as soon as possible.
9 Aug 2012
Nick O’Shea Liberal Democrat candidate for Surrey Police and Crime Commissioner
Nick O’Shea Liberal Democrat candidate for Surrey Police and Crime Commissioner ...
8 Aug 2012
Pints in the Parishes in Turvey Tonight - An Evening of Two Halves!
Tonight sees another 'Pints in the Parishes,' this time in Turvey, and there's a twist. As explained on the Pints in the Parishes page on this website, the venues for these sessions are determined via rural Parish Councils, to all of whom I wrote out and asked if they would like to nominate a local pub for me to visit for Pints in the Parishes. In the case of Turvey, the Parish Council said they would like me to visit both pubs in the village, so it's an evening of two halves! First, I'll be in Ye Three Fyshes from 7pm, and then I'll move on to The Three Cranes at around 8.30pm. So, if you're in the area please do come along and raise any issues of concern, interest or anything else you want to discuss.
8 Aug 2012
