Breaking Britain returns, this time it’s the schools
Why is so much of Britain’s infrastructure literally falling apart?
Why is so much of Britain’s infrastructure literally falling apart?
Lib Dems condemn “chaotic and incompetent” budget
The sheer quantity of raw sewage being dumped into Britain’s rivers and coastal areas is a scandal and a disgrace.
In a spectacular by-election victory Liberal Democrats in neighbouring Forest heath District Council stormed to victory with 55% of the vote taking the seat from the Conservatives after their existing Councillor resigned. Labour's local collapse was highlighted by their failure to even find a candidate. A characteristic of this by-election was the high turnout at over 38%.
Liberal Democrat members across Shepway are being asked to join the campaign team for the Liberal Democrats at the Henley by-election which has now been confirmed for the 26th June. Lib Dem candidate Stephen Kearney and a big team is fighting to win in the seat, which would fall to the Party if we can achieve the same swing as in Bromley 2 years ago.
Kent Police Authority has launched the Safer Kent Awards for 2008 to celebrate outstanding community safety work.
Recent storms have caused the road to flood outside Club Africa in Spring Road. Whenever it rains Spring Road floods right across the highway and when it rains particularly hard the water can be up to a foot deep.
Bedford Borough Liberal Democrats have called for greater openness on the council after part of Monday's Implementation Executive meeting was held in secret.
Liberal Democrat leader Nick Clegg has warned that England's schools are heading for a "funding squeeze". In a speech at the Institute for Public Policy Research, Mr Clegg said education is a key priority for the Liberal Democrats. " Labour's slogan of 'education, education, education' will be replaced by one of 'cuts, cuts, cuts'. Education spending will be frozen in the rest of this parliament and that many schools will face real funding cuts this year."