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
Lapwings and Curlew
Lapwing and Curlew numbers have been declining for a number of years. The good news is that we still have small populations of both nesting in our area. A pair of curlew were even seen this spring investigating the damp fields near Lower Lane in the area threatened by the removal of 7 miles of hedgerow! During the elections I saw one in flight near Folly Cottages and heard several around Hemford and Gravels.
19 Jun 2013
MP asks government to give hotels and B&B's a VAT cut
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has asked treasury ministers to reduce the rate of VAT on charges for hotels and B&Bs. Tim thinks this tax cut could boost trade, create jobs and help our tourism sector compete with other European destinations.
19 Jun 2013
Shock as Cabinet Report says suitable education, jobs or training for care leavers is not a priority
Councillors were shocked today at a Council Cabinet report that showed that not only was the council under-performing in ensuring that Care leavers had suitable education, jobs or training and that initial assessments of safeguarding were not being conducted within the prescribed 10 days, but that these failing we're not considered to be priorities.
18 Jun 2013
MP wins fight over graduate interest on old student loans
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has welcomed the news that Vince Cable has agreed not to hit existing graduates with student loan interest.
18 Jun 2013
Farron lobbies for cables under Morecambe Bay ahead of consultation
Cumbrian MP Tim Farron has stepped up his calls for National Grid to link Moorside power station to Heysham via a tunnel under Morecambe Bay, rather than follow a route over land which cuts through the South Lakes.
18 Jun 2013
Wiltshire care home abuse
The BBC has again exposed poor standards of care experienced by Wiltshire residents in care homes. Here's a statement from the council, which justifies the way WC became involved after the event:
18 Jun 2013