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
Big High Street Showcase!
On Saturday 27th July, for the very first time, Bedford High Street will be taken over by a special summer festival showcasing the very best of Bedford Borough.
25 Jul 2013
Pilgrims Hatch: Councillors stop bedsit plan in Harewood Road
Pilgrims Hatch councillors Barry Aspinell and Vicky Davies convinced Tuesday's Community Services panel to vote against the Tory administration's recommendation to convert a former scheme manager's accommodation (three-bedroom family house) in Harewood Road Pilgrims Hatch into four bedsits with six bed spaces and shared facilities for people requiring temporary accommodation. Both Barry and Vicky highlighted the fact the road is almost entirely populated by retired or disabled persons who currently enjoy the peaceful green environment in the road and next to the house for conversion is an entire complex of flats where many of the residents require daily warden support. Whilst both councillors acknowledged the need for temporary accommodation they spoke strongly against the location in Harewood Road Pilgrims Hatch has many properties used for temporary accommodation and the nature of the use has created noise and disruption for neighbours which seem to go unchecked creating unrest with the resident population.
25 Jul 2013
MP calls on business to keep backing apprenticeships
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has urged employers to keep investing in local young people by hiring them as apprentices.
25 Jul 2013
Government Acts on Pay Day lending
In March 2013, BIS-commissioned research from Bristol University into the impact of introducing a cap on the total cost of high cost credit, including payday loans, was published. The Office of Fair Trading (OFT) also issued the findings of their review of payday lenders' compliance with the law and with OFT guidance.
25 Jul 2013
Local unemployment falls
Blackburn with Darwen has seen a decrease in people claiming Job Seekers Allowance (JSA) fall by 3.5% compared with a year ago. The deacreas was biggest for younger people with the JSA figures falling by 10.7% for people in the 18-24 year old category.
25 Jul 2013
Olive Lane speed bumps to be repaired
Many of the speed bumps in the Darwen area are in a poor state of repair. Lib Dem Cllr Roy Davies has campaigned for them to be repaired and now the speed bumps on Olive Lane will be doen.
25 Jul 2013