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
Council in secret bonus shame gave Chief Executive 33% pay rise
It has now been admitted by the Tories running Mid Sussex District Council that they paid the Chief Executive a secret bonus of £24,000 in 2007/8. Last week they set up a committee to meet in secret to decide his pay and bonus for last year, this year and future years.
21 Apr 2009
Demand for affordable housing increases as larger local workforce enters farming industry
Liberal Democrat Defra Spokesperson Tim Farron MP is calling for local authorities to be allowed to build council houses in rural areas, as the current economic difficulties push British workers into seasonal agricultural jobs formerly occupied by migrant workers.
21 Apr 2009
NEWS IN BRIEF FROM ACROSS HEATON
:: MORE IN STORE?
21 Apr 2009
BIG BOOST FOR SOCIAL HOUSING
Despite the recession, the Lib Dem council is determined to push on with upgrading and repairs to council housing stock.
21 Apr 2009
Six to Fix - Education: Raise GCSE results to above the national average
The Liberal Democrats' Manifesto for Bedford Borough has identified 'Six to Fix' for Bedford Borough. These are the areas we have identified as being in the most urgent need of action to improve things for local residents. One of these areas is education, where standards are too low. We must raise GCSE results to above the national average.
21 Apr 2009
"One Council" should solve Schools issue" - Baroness Walmsley
The Liberal Democrat Spokesperson on D.C.S.F in the Lords, Baroness Walmsley, has strongly criticised Shropshire Council's schools policy. She asserts it is the top priority for the new Council after June 4th elections.
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21 Apr 2009