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
Residents demand rethink on A38
Local residents turned out en mass to a recent meeting to hear about planned upgrades to the A38. Many were not convinced the plans are right for our area.
1 Mar 2020
Elmbridge Lottery Begins!
Over fifty local good causes have now signed up to the Elmbridge Community Lottery. Tickets went on sale on 28 February...
1 Mar 2020
Tackling Rough Sleeping in Bedford Borough
Tackling homelessness and rough sleeping is one of Mayor Dave Hodgson's top priorities and we are delighted that in the latest rough sleeper figures for Bedford Borough have shown a 41% reduction in the last year. Bedford Borough still have 30 individuals who are sleeping rough and is working hard to reduce this figure as one person sleeping rough is one too many.
1 Mar 2020
'Conservatives are no longer the party of Law and Order" say Lib Dems as Government ditches EAW
BRITAIN TO WITHDRAW FROM EUROPEAN ARREST WARRANT 'Criminals do not have borders' says Gary Kitching, Lib Dem Police & Crime spokesperson Britain will not be participating in a European scheme to fast-track the extradition of criminals following its departure from the European Union, the government said in its mandate for negotiations published by the government on Thursday. Senior law enforcement officials have warned Boris Johnson's government against leaving the European Arrest Warrant.
29 Feb 2020
LibDem Group Leader Paul Sparks slams Wealden Council Tax increase
LibDem's challenge Tory council tax rise for Wealden Liberal Democrat councillors on Wealden District Council put forward an amendment to the Conservative controlled council's budget asking for a freeze in Council Tax rises for this year. The Liberal Democrat group and many Uckfield residents are frustrated with the mismanagement of the Wealden Plan by the Conservative dominated council which has recently been rejected by the government planning inspector. The development of the Wealden Plan had taken place over many years at a cost of hundreds of thousands of pounds, and has been rejected due to a catalog of failures. Wealden currently faces a planning "free for all" whilst a new plan is developed. Not surprisingly the amendment was defeated. Follow the link to the full article in the Sussex Express
29 Feb 2020
Conservative Council ‘waters down’ Climate Emergency plan
Local proposals to tackle the Climate Emergency put together by a cross-party group on Daventry District Council have been watered down with over 50 recommendations reduced to just 20.
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29 Feb 2020