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
Lamb slams government for "lacking the ambition required to tackle the crisis in care"
Commenting on reports that the government will allow councils to raise council tax by 6% to pay for social care, Liberal Democrat Shadow Health Secretary Norman Lamb said:
14 Dec 2016
Regional Election Results
The Regional elections have concluded and the full results can be downloaded here
14 Dec 2016
Syria - how you can help the refugees
It is now a year since Wiltshire Council decided to participate in the Government's Syrian Vulnerable Persons Relocation Scheme. Wiltshire was one of the first local authorities to welcome refugees under the scheme and is now home to 68 Syrian refugees.
14 Dec 2016
Cambs Lib Dems over-turn cuts to winter gritting
Winter gritting cuts in Cambridgeshire proposed by the Conservatives have been overturned, following a vigorous Lib Dem campaign.
14 Dec 2016
Mayor Slams 'Sticking Plaster' Social Care Proposals Emerging from Government
Mayor Dave Hodgson has criticised reported government plans to require councils to increase council tax further in order to help pay for the rising cost of care. Ahead of Thursday's Local Government Finance Settlement announcement, it is widely reported that the government will announce plans for councils to raise council tax by an additional 6% over two years, on top of any other increase for services as a whole.
14 Dec 2016
MP backs call for investment in rural tourism
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has backed calls by the Country Land and Business Association (CLA) today for the government to do more to support economic growth and tourism in rural England. Tim has written to the Tourism Minister to call for the government to do more to promote the Lake District as a tourist destination.
14 Dec 2016