Breaking Britain returns, this time it’s the schools
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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 speed up new laws on metal theft
Call to speed up new laws on metal theft Local Liberal Democrats are calling on the government to speed up passing further laws to tackle the blight of metal theft. The call comes after a metal theft from the St Mary's Parish Hall in Hinckley. This follows an attack earlier this year on the St Mary's church roof by metal thieves that cost £50,000 damage. Earlier this year Cllrs Michael Mullaney (Lib Dem Hinckley Trinity) and Cllr David Bill (Lib Dem Hinckley Clarendon) wrote to the Home Secretary asking for more action to tackle metal theft. The government is supporting some measures to toughen up the law on dealing in scrap metal; these include outlawing cash payments for purchasing scrap metal, fines for offences involving stolen scrap metal rising and police would having powers to enter scrap metal yards. Michael Mullaney said "This further attack shows how important it it to take firm action to deal witht the menace of metal theft. I hope the government will set aside time to pass the Metal Theft Prev
13 Aug 2012
MP calls for rural fuel scheme for Cumbria
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has called on the Prime Minister to include Cumbria in the plans for a forthcoming rural fuel pilot.
13 Aug 2012
Folkestone Air Show to return in 2013
Preparations for a 2013 Folkestone Air Show are underway, organiser Folkestone Town Centre Management Ltd (FTCM) has announced.
13 Aug 2012
Neighbourhood planning - how to do it
Wiltshire Council is ready to help communities considering getting into the neighbourhood planning process. This article is based on information provided by WC.
13 Aug 2012
MP backs 'SOS dairy campaign' roadmap
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has backed a 10 point plan which is hoped to secure the long term future of the dairy industry.
13 Aug 2012
Letter from the Chair - August 2012
Dear friends,
JK
12 Aug 2012
