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
Pints in the Parishes in Harrold Tonight!
The first 'Pints in the Parishes' event of 2012 is taking place tonight, at The Oakley Arms in Harrold. These s essions are intended to provide an opportunity for me to hear directly from anyone who wants to discuss the issues important to them in an informal, local environment. My thanks to Harrold Parish Council for proposing that I visit the village for a Pints in the Parishes session and to the Oakley Arms for being kind enough to have me! If you would like to see me at one of these events and are wondering when I will be coming to a village pub near you, a full list of all 'Pints in the Parishes' dates and venues can be found by clicking on 'Pints in the Parishes' in the list on the left hand side of the the home page here on www.mayordave.org.uk
24 Jan 2012
Cable announces plans to curb executive pay
(From the BBC)
24 Jan 2012
Wiltshire Council takes action on A350 deathtraps
Highways supremo and road safety campaigner Dick Tonge is proposing measures to increase road safety on the A350 north of Chippenham. This follows a number of fatalities caused by people turning through the gaps in the central reservation. The proposals, which now go out for consultation, are:
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24 Jan 2012
Rio+20 and Sustainable Develoment questions
From the All-Party Parliamentary Group for International Development & the Environment Rio+20 and the future of sustainable development The political parties answer your questions... On Tuesday 28 February, 9.30am in Westminster, broadcaster Jon Snow will chair a question time style debate on the future of sustainable development ahead of the Rio+20 summit later this year. Submit your question now. The deadline for receipt of questions is Friday 10 February. We will choose the best ten questions to put to the party representatives on the panel. If your question is chosen, you will need to attend the event to ask your question in person. Please send your maximum one sentence questions - with your name, organisation and contact details - to appg@iied.org marked "Rio+20 questions". Thank you.
24 Jan 2012
Help Shape Our Project to Bring Better, Faster Broadband to Rural Bedford Borough
As the internet becomes more and more central to both our working lives and personal lives, the availability of fast, reliable broadband connections is of ever greater importance to households and businesses. Many residents, particularly in our rural communities, and businesses have stressed to me what a positive difference improved broadband connections would make to them. Rather than wait and cross our fingers that the commercial broadband providers will make the full investment required to bring improved broadband speeds for all at some point in the future, we are working proactively to bring in external investment as soon as possible.
23 Jan 2012
E-FOCUS Issue 008 available to download online
Issue eight of our E-FOCUS online newsletter is now available to download online.
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23 Jan 2012