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
Free Easter Crafts for Children at Bedford Borough Libraries
From Saturday 1 to Sunday 16 April, families are invited to visit Bedford Borough Libraries for free fun craft activities. Bedford Central, Bromham, Kempston, Putnoe, and Wootton libraries all have activities planned. Crafts include making Easter bunting, Easter wreaths, and butterfly bracelets. There will also be Lego clubs in all the libraries. Bedford Central Library has a special Easter Story Time on Wednesday 5 April 11:30am - 12:00pm.
30 Mar 2023
Sevenoaks District
Questions for Councillors over Sencio Issues
As Sevenoaks Leisure Centre - with Edenbridge and the golf course at Lullingstone - is closed for a second week, facts are emerging about events leading up to Sencio's decision to call in insolvency experts.
30 Mar 2023
New Voter ID requirement
From 4th May 2023 Voter ID you will need to provide proof of ID to vote in elections.
LD
30 Mar 2023
Lib Dems call for a return to “proper local health services” as figures show surge in patients per GP in Brentwood & Basildon
The Liberal Democrats have called for a return to proper local health services, after new figures revealed a fall in the number of GPs in Brentwood & Basildon while patient numbers rise. The analysis shows that there are now an eye-watering 2,601 patients for every GP in Brentwood & Basildon This is up by 18% since 2016. At the last election, the Conservative party promised to recruit more GPs. However, today's analysis reveals there are now almost 2,000 fewer fully qualified GPs in England compared to 2016. The number of GPs has fallen by 14 GPs in Brentwood & Basildon over the same time period. Separate figures uncovered by the Liberal Democrats have found that there are 547 fewer GP surgeries in England compared to 2019. Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey launched the party's local election campaign this week with a pledge to recruit more GPs and give patients a legal right to see a GP within 7 days, or 24 hours in an emergency. This would be achieved through increasing training places for GPs, a
CDK
30 Mar 2023
Lib Dems call for a return to “proper local health services” as figures show surge in patients per GP in Dorset.
The Liberal Democrats have called for a return to proper local health services, after new figures revealed a fall in the number of GPs in Dorset while patient numbers rise.
30 Mar 2023
Powys
Rural Residents Shut Out by Big Banks
Everyone needs a bank. It’s impossible to live without one. It doesn’t matter where or how you live, everyone needs access to banking services. Yet 54 bank branches are being closed a month.
30 Mar 2023