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
1 in 10 South Lakes families living in fuel poverty
Data released today shows that 1 in 10 households in South Lakeland live in fuel poverty. This equates to more than 3700 South Lakes households, and over 26,000 across Cumbria. The figures show the first increase in fuel poverty since 2008. Local MP Tim Farron has blasted the figures as "shameful".
29 Jun 2017
Surrey Tories plan to axe £2.8m from housing support to the most vulnerable in the county
Liberal Democrat County Councillors in Surrey have expressed their deep concerns over plans by the Conservative administration at County Hall to axe £2.8m from the support it gives to the most vulnerable residents to support their housing needs. The county council has launched a consultation on the proposals which if enacted would reduce the Housing Related Support budget by 70% or £2.8m. Currently 4,477 people receive help but the county council proposes to withdraw all support from those who do not qualify for assistance under the Care Act (2014).
29 Jun 2017
Sandgate Family Fun Day 2017
Sunday 6th August 2017 at Sandgate Park, Military Road
29 Jun 2017
Housing : Liberal Democrats respond to the Queen's Speech
John, Lord Shipley, former Leader of Newcastle City Council and now a Liberal Democrats spokesman in the Lords, said : I have found it surprising that the Queen's Speech says virtually nothing about housing, the financial problems of local government, the funding of adult social care, or the future of business rates and the Local Government Finance Bill.
29 Jun 2017
VIDEO: Jo Swinson warns withdrawing from the Single Market and customs union will threaten our jobs
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29 Jun 2017
The British people deserve their say
Dear Sir, - I cannot resist the temptation to respond to Ken Elliott's letter in last week's Chronicle, page 30.
DPH
29 Jun 2017