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
Calmer, Quieter Residential Areas - Stronger, Healthier Communities and a Better Quality of Life.
I wonder how many people have heard of Donald Sidney Appleyard (born London, 1928 - died Athens, 1982)? An English-American who studied first architecture and later urban planning at MIT, where he taught for 6 years before moving to Berkeley He worked on neighbourhood design in Berkeley and Athens and citywide planning in San Francisco and Ciudad Guayana. He lectured at over forty universities and acted in a professional capacity in architecture and planning in the United Kingdom, Italy and the United States. Sadly and ironically he died in Athens as a consequence of a traffic accident when he was struck and knocked down by a drunk, speeding driver.
21 Aug 2020
Calmer, Quieter Residential Areas - Stronger, Healthier Communities and a Better Quality of Life.
I wonder how many people have heard of Donald Sidney Appleyard (born London, 1928 - died Athens, 1982)? An English-American who studied first architecture and later urban planning at MIT, where he taught for 6 years before moving to Berkeley He worked on neighbourhood design in Berkeley and Athens and citywide planning in San Francisco and Ciudad Guayana. He lectured at over forty universities and acted in a professional capacity in architecture and planning in the United Kingdom, Italy and the United States. Sadly and ironically he died in Athens as a consequence of a traffic accident when he was struck and knocked down by a drunk, speeding driver.
21 Aug 2020
Weekly Coronavirus Figures for Bedford Borough Published
The latest weekly coronavirus statistics for Bedford Borough have been published this afternoon. Presented once again in easy-to-read infographic form, the figures show that in the seven days up to August 16th:
20 Aug 2020
Lib Dems call for a rail fare freeze
The Liberal Democrats are calling for a freeze on rail fares following the announcement that the Retail Price Index rose by 1.6% in July, which will be used to calculate the increase in fares at the end of the year.
RLD
20 Aug 2020
August Focus Hits the Doormats
Mark and his team have been busy delivering the first Focus newsletter of the year. Almost all housholds should have now recieved it but if you haven't, you can download a copy by clicking on the picture below.
20 Aug 2020
Zöe Franklin: Reaction to news of planned Alexander Dennis job cuts
News today that Alexander Dennis is to consult on plans to cut 650 jobs, including 200 at their factory in Guildford, will come as a shock to the people of Guildford. The Dennis brand is hugely significant to our town both in terms of employment and also historically.
ZF
20 Aug 2020