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
Call to raise council tax on mansions, FT.com
George Osborne is being urged by leading Tory MPs to raise council tax on mansions and expensive homes as part of a deal with the Liberal Democrats that would see the chancellor cut welfare benefits in real terms next year.
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12 Nov 2012
BT chosen to provide superfast broadband in Wiltshire
Wiltshire Council has announced that British Telecom has been chosen as the preferred bidder to provide superfast broadband across the Wiltshire and South Gloucestershire area.
12 Nov 2012
WC refuses most rate relief applications
Wiltshire Council has admitted that 62% of this financial year's applications have been kicked out. The figures come in reply to a question by Marlborough councillor Nick Fogg, and reveal that all three applications from Marlborough businesses have been refused. The amount of rebate given to those businesses which were successful amounts to just £7869 over the whole county.
11 Nov 2012
Wiltshire Council still dithering on Kennet payments
Wiltshire Council has admitted that the scandal of 'Non-pensionable honoraria' payments made to officers of Kennet District Council in its dying days has not been resolved. In response to a series of questions from Hilperton councillor Ernie Clark council leader Jane Scott says that after four years of investigation, "The Council's legal team is now in a position to make recommendations as to next steps."
11 Nov 2012
Tring Town Mayor Reflects on the Losses of War after the Rememberance Day parade
Cllr Nick Hollinghurst, Tring Town Mayor, reflects at the War Memorial on the losses of war.
11 Nov 2012
Tring Town Mayor Reflects on the Losses of War after the Rememberance Day parade
Cllr Nick Hollinghurst, Tring Town Mayor, reflects at the War Memorial on the losses of war.
11 Nov 2012