Breaking Britain returns, this time it’s the schools
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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
Disbelief over Tories' failure to use cash on time
Brentwood's Lib Dem County Councillors David Kendall and Barry Aspinell have expressed disbelief at the news that Tory controlled Essex County Council has had to hand back £700,000 to developers because they did not use the money on time. They are also shocked to hear that the County Council is sitting on a £42 million pot of unspent cash dished out by developers. The news came to light following a freedom of information request. The money relates to when planning permission is granted, developers often sign deals known as section 106 agreements with the Council. The contracts guarantee the payment of a certain sum, usually proportionate to the size of the development, to fund school, road or other infrastructure improvments in the surrounding area. However, many of the contracts have use it or lose it deadlines by which the money must be spent or handed back to the developer. Cllr David Kendall said: "Residents will find this situation inexcusable and unbelievable at this difficult economic time when tha
5 Nov 2011
Julian Huppert calls for reform of Public Order Act
Lib Dem MP, Julian Huppert, has called for reform of the Public Order Act. Section 5 of the Public Order Act 1986 criminalises all those who use "threatening, abusive or insulting words or behaviour, or disorderly behaviour" within the hearing or sight of a person "likely to be caused harassment, alarm or distress". This has resulted in the suppression of free speech, particularly in cases involving the differences of opinion over religion - the return of blasphemy laws by the back door. Liberal Democrat MP Dr to remove the use of the word 'insulting'. Read his thoughts on the need for the change here: http://www.libdemvoice.org/julian-huppert-mp-writes-the-public-order-act-more-than-a-little-insulting-25695.html
5 Nov 2011
Could a ‘Dale Farm’ incident happen in Wiltshire?
Councillor Ian West (Till and Wylye Valley) asked this question of the council. He also enquired what lessons Wiltshire Council has learned from the expensive and confrontational removal of travellers from the Essex site.
4 Nov 2011
Question draws out benefits of Wiltshire’s involvement in Europe.
Councillor Michael Cuthbert-Murray (Westbury East) has put the following question to Wiltshire Council:
4 Nov 2011
Improved flood warning service for Trowbridge
People at risk from flooding from the River Biss, Paxcroft Brook and Lambrook Stream in Trowbridge will benefit from improvements to the Environment Agency's free flood warning service. It is now possible for residents to register to receive advance warning of flooding direct to their phone, or by text, email or pager.
EA
4 Nov 2011
Improvements to Darwen Rail Station
Liberal Democrats have welcomed the news that Darwen Rail Station is to be improved. Lib Dem Cllr. David Foster said, we have campaigned to get facilities improved for some time. In particular there are no facilities to inform passengers about when trains are due and of any delays. This has meant that passengers have been left on the platfroms not knowing when a train will arrive.
4 Nov 2011