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
Extra help from Pupil Premium welcomed
Councillor Brenda Hindmarsh, councillor for Fawdon Ward, has welcomed the rise in the pupil premium for disadvantaged children in England's schools, which this coming school year will be worth £600 per pupil, up from £488. It already benefits Newcastle schools by over £4 million this year.
21 Feb 2012
Lib Dems announce £3.8m Youth Jobs plan
Liberal Democrats have announced an amendment to the County Council's budget calling for a two year programme to support Young people on Job Seekers Allowance into 12 week paid placements with local employers.
21 Feb 2012
“The Health and Social Care Bill: is it now good enough?”
This key debate organised by the Social Liberal Forum is to take place at our Regional Conference in High Wycombe this Saturday 25th February.
20 Feb 2012
Local Lib Dems urge tax cuts for working people
A local Liberal Democrat councillor is urging people to sign a petition on the Number 10 website.
20 Feb 2012
Mobile Library service under review
Wiltshire Council is changing some mobile library routes.
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20 Feb 2012
News that South Lakeland is bucking the house price trend shows why we need truly affordable homes
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has today said that new figures show that we need more truly affordable homes to allow young people to get onto the property ladder.
20 Feb 2012