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
Crown Street pedestrianisation celebrated
Cllr David Kendall visited the newly pedestrianised Crown Street this weekend. Cllr Kendal has worked with the Borough ward members, CrownStreet retailers and officers to deliver the part pedestrianisation of Crown Street. During that time we have: * Held a number of onsite meetings to discuss various aspects of the scheme. * Lobbied for funding to make it happen. * Spoken up at various meetings in support of the scheme. * Liased regularly with some of the retailers and residents on certain aspects of the scheme. * Kept pushing for the scheme to happen. * Taken up serious concerns about the lack of signage when the scheme was installed. He said "This is a great example of different people working together to deliver a scheme that provides a much safer environment for pedestrians and a more enjoyable shopping experience. There have been problems over the need for more signage but these issues will be resolved. I know the scheme won't be popular with some motorists and some residents that live nearby but on bal
4 Sep 2013
Money spent by Royal Borough leader on council credit card substantially increases
The amount spent by Royal Borough leader councillor David Burbage on his council credit card rose substantially last year.
4 Sep 2013
Government Consultation on Permitted Development Rights
The Department for Communities and Local Government (crazy name, crazy guys) are consulting on proposals "intended to support the Government's priorities for making better use of existing buildings, supporting the high street and rural communities, providing new housing, developing more free schools and contributing to the provision of child care for working families".
4 Sep 2013
Nuisance Motorcycles Policing Priority
Illegal off road motor cyclists have been causing problems in the Eastlands area.
4 Sep 2013
Body sensors to measure Heathrow 'noise stress'
Project monitoring aircraft noise using mobile phone app may be extended to include 'annoyance' research
4 Sep 2013
Brentwood Blackout planned for February
Street lights to go off in Brentwood in February ...
4 Sep 2013