Breaking Britain returns, this time it’s the schools
Why is so much of Britain’s infrastructure literally falling apart?
13 Sep 2023
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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
Councillors celebrate National Libraries Day and call for services to be retained
COUNCILLORS have celebrated National Libraries Day in Hinckley and are calling for libraries threatened with closure to be retained.
11 Feb 2015
MEPs back Liberal Democrat call for Chilcot report to be published
The European Parliament has backed calls for the Chilcot Inquiry to be published and for a full inquiry to be launched into allegations that CIA interrogations took place on the British territory of Diego Garcia. The calls were added to a resolution today in amendments tabled by Liberal Democrat MEP Catherine Bearder.
11 Feb 2015
Lib Dems Slam County Bus Cuts Consultation as a Sham
Despite the public still being 'consulted' until 10 April on proposed changes to county-funded bus services that could see 39 bus routes cut and all services after 7,30pm abolished, the ruling Conservatives at County Hall have decided to include the proposed savings in their budget for this year.
11 Feb 2015
Lib Dems Slam County Bus Cuts Consultation as a Sham
Despite the public still being 'consulted' until 10 April on proposed changes to county-funded bus services that could see 39 bus routes cut and all services after 7,30pm abolished, the ruling Conservatives at County Hall have decided to include the proposed savings in their budget for this year.
11 Feb 2015
MP meets minister about post-16 home to school transport
Yesterday, South Lakes MP Tim Farron, county councillor Ian Stewart and the headteacher of Settlebeck School Dr Judith Greene met with Schools Minister David Laws MP in Westminster to make the case for more funding for councils to offer transport for post-16 students continuing in education.
11 Feb 2015
New Lab-Con coalition emerges in Council Chamber
Last night's Council meeting started with all political parties agreeing that the new Council homes in Sewell Place, Hillmorton were wonderful. One councillor went so far as to say that even the local wildlife supported the scheme as the new houses had built in bat boxes and hedgehog runs. Cllr Richard Dodd (Lib Dem, Paddox) said he looked forward to seeing similar high quality schemes elsewhere in the borough.
11 Feb 2015