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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
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Major victory in ban on cold-calling

As the Financial Guidance and Claims Bill returns to the House of Commons today, the Liberal Democrats have secured a significant victory following the government's acceptance of crucial amendments tabled by Liberal Democrats peers in the House of Lords.

12 Mar 2018
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Cllr Michael Mullaney and Mathew Hulbert with Baroness Lorely Burt who backs the campaign for the electrifcation of the Midland Mainline

Former Minister backs campaigners call for railway electrification

A former government minister has backed a call, by Lib Dem campaigners in Hinckley and Bosworth, for the government to stick by its previous pledge to ensure the electrification of the Midland Mainline. Baroness Lorely Burt, who was a Whip in the Coalition Government, is supporting the call for the modernisation of the line, which runs through Leicester and the rest of the East Midlands.

12 Mar 2018
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Southwell Church Street Commissioners' Bridge

Flood Work Go-Ahead - but why the secrecy?

Flood defence work to help protect Southwell's homes and businesses has been approved by the Government. Almost five years ago, flash floods caused nearly £10 million of damage to more than 250 properties throughout the town. Costing £5 million, the main engineering work could be completed by the end of the year.

12 Mar 2018
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