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
Local companies win £3.5 million from Regional Growth Fund
The Government has announced the 119 successful organisations and groups who have been allocated money under the Regional Growth Fund. A total of £950m of funding will create over 200,000 jobs acrossEngland.
5 Nov 2011
Extra £860,000 given to Blackburn with Darwen for Education
The government has announced they are giving extra money to local authorities for education. Blackburn with Darwen will receive an extra £863,677 in addition to almost £1.5 million pounds already given for 2011/12.
5 Nov 2011
Improved Pension offer to public service workers
Public Service Pensions Reform - Good pensions that will last
5 Nov 2011
Brentwood Liberal Democrat councillors: We have paid OUR council tax
Brentwood's Liberal Democrat councillors are pleased to confirm that they have ALL paid their council tax either in full, are paying by installments or as part of ther tenancy agreements, as would be expected of any Brentwood resident.
5 Nov 2011
Disbelief over Tories' failure to use cash on time
Brentwood's Lib Dem County Councillors David Kendall and Barry Aspinell have expressed disbelief at the news that Tory controlled Essex County Council has had to hand back £700,000 to developers because they did not use the money on time. They are also shocked to hear that the County Council is sitting on a £42 million pot of unspent cash dished out by developers. The news came to light following a freedom of information request. The money relates to when planning permission is granted, developers often sign deals known as section 106 agreements with the Council. The contracts guarantee the payment of a certain sum, usually proportionate to the size of the development, to fund school, road or other infrastructure improvments in the surrounding area. However, many of the contracts have use it or lose it deadlines by which the money must be spent or handed back to the developer. Cllr David Kendall said: "Residents will find this situation inexcusable and unbelievable at this difficult economic time when tha
5 Nov 2011
Julian Huppert calls for reform of Public Order Act
Lib Dem MP, Julian Huppert, has called for reform of the Public Order Act. Section 5 of the Public Order Act 1986 criminalises all those who use "threatening, abusive or insulting words or behaviour, or disorderly behaviour" within the hearing or sight of a person "likely to be caused harassment, alarm or distress". This has resulted in the suppression of free speech, particularly in cases involving the differences of opinion over religion - the return of blasphemy laws by the back door. Liberal Democrat MP Dr to remove the use of the word 'insulting'. Read his thoughts on the need for the change here: http://www.libdemvoice.org/julian-huppert-mp-writes-the-public-order-act-more-than-a-little-insulting-25695.html
5 Nov 2011
