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
After a Fantastic, Thrilling Olympic Games, Let's Make 'Legacy' Really Mean Something
With the thrilling, inspiring action from the Olympics now over and the Paralympics to come, it's a good time to reflect on Bedford Borough's considerable contribution to both events, and to consider how we can all help ensure that that word 'legacy' really means something for current and future generations here in Bedford Borough. This was the subject of my column in this week's Times and Citizen newspaper, and if you've not seen it, I have reproduced it below:
17 Aug 2012
Council Tax benefit to be axed
The Government's Welfare Reform Act 2012 (WRA) abolishes council tax benefit from April 2013. Councils can operate their own replacement scheme, but will get 10% less cash with which to do it. In Wiltshire the impact of the changes will mean a shortfall of £3.5million compared with current budgets. The Government says councils should make cuts to other services to maintain benefits at current levels, but allows other options including cutting benefits. Wiltshire Council has decided to do this.
17 Aug 2012
'Housing report highlights affordable homes crisis ' says Farron
Cumbrian MP Tim Farron has called on the government to create a county wide affordable housing strategy as a major report showed that we are facing an affordable homes crisis.
17 Aug 2012
MP praises local food producers and breweries as 'Best in the UK'
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has today praised Cumbria's food and brewing sector and called them the 'best in the UK'
17 Aug 2012
MP calls for First Group to do more to protect Lakes to Manchester Trains
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has today called for First TransPennine to deliver on it's promise of a "customer focused timetable" by agreeing to save the Lakes Line through trains to Manchester Airport. Tim has publicly challenged First Group to put the idea of cutting through trains out to consultation with local residents.
16 Aug 2012
Lib Dems disappointed at libraries decision
Liberal Democrats on Surrey County Council have said they are "disappointed" at the decision by the county council's Communities Select Committee not to refer plans for 10 libraries to be run by volunteers back to the Cabinet.
16 Aug 2012