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
How you can help others this Christmas period
It has been wonderful to see how people across our communities have stepped in this year to help others who are struggling as a result of the pandemic. Recently I've been asked a number of times how people can help out to make this Christmas better for local families and individuals who are continuing to struggle. I'm pleased to say that there are lots of ways you can get help and donate to help others - I've collated as many as I can here. Please feel free to share.
16 Dec 2020
PSPO to tackle street drinking comes into force
Following public consultation, Bedford Borough Council has approved a Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) to tackle street drinking and related anti-social behaviour in the area of Bedford town centre.
16 Dec 2020
Good News on BC Business Park
After many years of campaigning by Bishop's Castle Councillors, there is finally good news on the future of Bishop's Castle Business Park.
15 Dec 2020
Planning for Trowbridge
Yesterday the Town Clerk hosted a very useful conf call to review WIltshire Council's initial Draft of their "Local Plan" with respect to Trowbridge. This plan looks at the housing and other plans for Wiltshire from 2026 to 2036 and is a very important planning guidance document. Good points raised on the planned locations for new housing and the infrastructure requirement (schools etc) as well as the requirement for employment land and the need to encourage businesses to come to Trowbridge. This meeting was well attended by current Lib Dem and Independent Councillors. #makingtrowbridgebetter
15 Dec 2020
Crisis of unemployment is risk from from no-deal Brexit - but where's the urgent political oversight from City's Labour administration? And what's the £500,000 contingency been spent on? Liberal Democrats Leader wants answers.
'The impact of Brexit is the most major risk affecting our local and regional economy, " said Liberal Democrats Leader of the Opposition, Cllr Nick Cott, after the City cabinet meeting discusses the issue . "The Northeast has potentially the most to lose out of all regions, particularly from a no deal Brexit, which would hit our manufacturing sector and its supply chains hard. The position of our retail and services sectors, given the impact of the Coronavirus, means they are not currently in a position to step in to provide new jobs in the short-term, and we're therefore facing a potential crisis of unemployment.
15 Dec 2020
Essex residents encouraged to sign-up to renewable energy and save with the Essex Energy Switch
"The Essex Energy Switch is about local communities coming together, supporting renewable energy and saving money on their gas and electricity bills - the more people that register, the bigger the potential saving per household."
15 Dec 2020