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
MP presses for immediate action in Parliament to protect struggling renters
On the floor of the House of Commons this afternoon, local MP Tim Farron called for the Government to do more to support those struggling to the pay rent because of the pandemic.
12 Nov 2020
Council urged to create more allotments as demand on Wearside soars
A green-fingered councillor in Sunderland is urging the Council to massively increase the number of allotments in the city in a bid to boost mental health.
MC
12 Nov 2020
Lib Dems call for next year's GCSE and A Level exams to be scrapped
Cllr Dan Boatright, a teacher at a sixth form college, is calling for GCSE and A level exams to be scrapped for 2021 and replaced them with moderated teacher assessment grades.
JC
11 Nov 2020
Elm Grove Development
The town development meeting with the Elm Grove housing plans were the main item on the recent town council meeting agenda. This is only the outline plan and really only determines access to the site and a straw man layout of housing etc. but it gives people a flavour for what is going to happen and allows the nearby residents to voice their concerns before the plans become more fixed in a "reserved matters" application. #Trowbridge https://trowbridge.nub.news/n/marathon-to… See More TROWBRIDGE.NUB.NEWS Marathon Town Council meeting agrees to approve - with conditions - a huge Elm Grove development in Trowbridge TRAFFIC issues surrounding a massive new housing estate proposal in Trowbridge were high on the list of concerns when the matter was discussed at a Town Council committee meeting last night.
11 Nov 2020
Current Local and National Business COVID Grant and Support Schemes
The Kent and Medway Growth Hub Team have emailed businesses with a helpful review of the current financial support available for businesses, as below.
11 Nov 2020
We Will Remember Them - Armistice Day in Bedford
Mayor Dave Hodgson today took part in an Armistice Day ceremony at the Bedford War Memorial on the Embankment, at 11am. As with Sunday's Remembrance Service, it was a reduced service in line with current regulations and to ensure the safety of all involved. Photographs will be available on Mayor Dave's Facebook page in due course.
11 Nov 2020