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
Fair enough!
The news that Brentwood is to become a fairtrade borough has been welcomed by Brentwood Liberal Democrats. Our area is now on the map as a borough which supports fair treatment for farmers and workers in developing countries. To achieve Fairtrade Borough status Brentwood Council has had to make a commitment to supporting Fairtrade and using Fairtrade products. Fairtrade helps to ensure that disadvantaged farmers and workers in developing countries are treated fairly and get a better deal for their products. Brentwood North Cllr Ross Carter, who has sat on the Fairtrade Steering Group for the past three years, commented: "This accolade recognises the efforts of the Brentwood Fairtrade Steering group, particularly Caryl Kwei, schools and educational establishments, faith organisations, retailers and workplaces in our Borough in supporting this worthy cause. The steering group has held numerous events in Brentwood, Shenfield, Hutton and the villages to raise the profile of Fairtrade across the borough and I a
4 Jan 2012
Chris Huhne: Renewables bring £2.5bn boost to economy
Liberal Democrat Energy and Climate Change Secretary Chris Huhne today revealed more evidence of the economic benefits of...
4 Jan 2012
ENCOURAGING ‘COMMON SENSE’ APPROACH TO ICE AND SNOW
Mayor Dave Hodgson ...
4 Jan 2012
Sharp End Priority
Mr Harbron's letter "Sharp End Priority" (29th December) raises a very important point about the allowances paid to local councillors.
JC
4 Jan 2012
MP says government must act on Cumbrian shootings report in the wake of the Peterlee tragedy
South Lakes MP Tim Farron is calling on the government to look at fully implementing the Home Affairs Select Committee report on firearms laws in the wake the Derrick Bird tragedy.
4 Jan 2012
MP welcomes hospitals trust pledge to protect whistle blowers, but actions speak louder than words...
Local MP Tim Farron has welcomed the news that the University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay Trust has finally agreed with him that they must protect whistle blowers within the Trust who raise concerns about wrong practices. But Tim has cautioned that a protocol is one thing, what happens in practice is another.
4 Jan 2012