Breaking Britain returns, this time it’s the schools
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13 Sep 2023
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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
Denzil Coulson lambasts New Vision Homes for poor service
Denzil was appalled to hear from residents about the poor repairs and customer service that New Vision Homes has been giving council tenants. These range from waiting for months for repairs to be done to poor customer service when residents contact the 24/7 call centre.
14 May 2014
Committee approves Melksham Campus proposals
The application for the demolition of modern extensions to Melksham House and removal of the existing swimming pool, with internal alterations and extensions to Melksham House to provide a new community campus including leisure facilities (2 swimming pools, sports hall, fitness suite, activity studio, indoor bowls, climbing wall) public services (library, multipurpose rooms, offices, cafe) health facility and associated car parking and landscaping, has been passed by the WC Strategic Planning Committee. The committee added informatives to the applicant and changed the conditions slightly in an attempt to address problems raised by neighbours.
14 May 2014
MP welcomes fall in unemployment rate
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has welcomed today's unemployment figures from the Office of National Statistics, which show a further fall in the number of unemployed people in Westmorland and Lonsdale. The number of unemployed people in Westmorland and Lonsdale constituency in April 2014 was 357. This represents a rate of 0.9% of the economically active population aged 16 to 64, the 643rd highest of the 650 UK parliamentary constituencies. (1st = highest rate of unemployment, 650th = lowest rate of unemployment.) The number of claimants is 180 lower than in April 2013 and 34 lower than in March 2014. This data is not seasonally adjusted. Tim said: "This further fall in unemployment is encouraging new for the South Lakes. However, there is absolutely no room for complacency, and we must remain aware of the fact that the South Lakes has a large elderly population which isn't accounted for in these figures. "Moreover, while unemployment is low; wages are often lower here than elsewhere as the South Lakes employs a h
14 May 2014
Now Castle Coombe racetrack goes solar
The latest solar farm site to be proposed in Wiltshire is in the middle of the Castle Coombe track. The 12MW scheme would cover 55 acres - about half of the land within the circuit.
13 May 2014
European Election Manifesto 2014
On 22 May, your choice is simple: do you think Britain is better off in Europe or do you want us out of it?
13 May 2014
Warehouse, Thames Street
The planning application for the conversion of the warehouse into residential has been refused by Elmbridge. You can re...
13 May 2014