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
Dacorum BC Tried, and Failed, to Turn Common Land in Bovingdon into a Car Park
You might expect a local council to try to conserve what remains of Britain's common land. Unfortunately Dacorum Borough Council (DBC) decided last October to sacrifice a broad strip of an amenity green in Bovingdon High Street to the needs of the motor car. They were proposing to develop 140 square metres as 6 hard surfaced, car parking bays. However it turned out also to be a remnant of common land. This meant that DBC was required, under Section 38 of the Commons Act 2006, to apply for consent from the Department for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA). Natural England (an executive non-departmental public body, sponsored by the DEFRA), a number of local people and the Open Spaces Society objected. The grounds for objection were that the use of a common for car-parking was inconsistent with its enjoyment by the public, as the bays would reduce the area for public recreation and would have an urbanising effect. The Inspector appointed to decide on the issue rejected the application saying
8 Jun 2020
Dacorum BC Tried, and Failed, to Turn Common Land in Bovingdon into a Car Park
You might expect a local council to try to conserve what remains of Britain's common land. Unfortunately Dacorum Borough Council (DBC) decided last October to sacrifice a broad strip of an amenity green in Bovingdon High Street to the needs of the motor car. They were proposing to develop 140 square metres as 6 hard surfaced, car parking bays. However it turned out also to be a remnant of common land. This meant that DBC was required, under Section 38 of the Commons Act 2006, to apply for consent from the Department for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA). Natural England (an executive non-departmental public body, sponsored by the DEFRA), a number of local people and the Open Spaces Society objected. The grounds for objection were that the use of a common for car-parking was inconsistent with its enjoyment by the public, as the bays would reduce the area for public recreation and would have an urbanising effect. The Inspector appointed to decide on the issue rejected the application saying
8 Jun 2020
Carers Week 8 – 12 June 2020
This year, Carers Week comes during a challenging time for all of us. The pressures and concerns that the pandemic has raised have been unprecedented, none more so than for those who care for others.
8 Jun 2020
Lib Dems to use emergency debate to warn Rees-Mogg is threatening public health
The Liberal Democrats will today use an emergency debate in Parliament to warn Jacob Rees-Mogg that if an MP falls ill to COVID-19 or there is a spike in cases because of travel to and from London then he must take personal responsibility and resign.
8 Jun 2020
Clewer East Catch-Up: May 2020
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8 Jun 2020
Brentwood Liberal Democrats - Shenfield Update
A very concerned group of residents recently contacted Cllr Barry Aspinell regarding diggers and other ground work machinery accessing a field off of a close in Shenfield Place and subsequently leaving the site open and unprotected. At this time of year many people have concerns over potential traveller incursions and other developments that would affect them locally. Barry immediately contacted Andy Fryd, our local councillor in Shenfield and asked him to visit the residents and take a photograph of the area concerned. This he did, but he also went further. He ascertained the name of the company carrying out the work and contacted them. After a lengthy conversation with the Manager, Cllr Andy Fryd was assured that the land was being worked to facilitate a much needed drainage system and a new fence and pedestrian gate would be going back up. In the meantime, a temporary fence would be put in place the following morning. Andy assured the gentleman that he would be back to ensure that this was happening. The v
8 Jun 2020