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
St Peters Ward's December Focus goes out
St Peter's Ward Focus Team is delivering a December Focus to all home in the Ward. A PDF version can be found in the St Peter's 2007 section of the Download area of this site. The main stories are: Zahid Shah's Crime survey report, Zahid Shah deals with abandoned cars, car park Security, West Midlands needs Euro star link, Zahid Shah meets Shadow Home Secretary
5 Dec 2007
Rochdale MP slams fire cuts
Rochdale MP Paul Rowen has slammed news revealed on Rochdale Online yesterday that fire crews will no longer answer automatic alarms linking businesses to their station straight away. From this week local fire bosses, suffering from a budget shortfall will ask that staff double check if there is a fire. If they don't, fire bosses will not send any fire engines. They claim that this will save over £2 Million a year in 'false call outs'.
5 Dec 2007
Call for stroke care improvements
The government is to launch its 10-year stroke strategy for England by promising to save thousands of lives.
5 Dec 2007
Pledge to do more for dyslexics
Children with dyslexia are to receive extra help in some schools in England under a £3m pilot scheme. The government says half of pupils in 10 areas will be given catch-up reading lessons or one-to-one help from dyslexia specialists.
5 Dec 2007
Tory Lack of Courage Over Post Offices
Liberal Democrat councillors at North Yorkshire County Council today accused the ruling Conservatives of a lack of courage over post office closures.
4 Dec 2007
Post office campaign update - local residents take up the challenge
Local MP Tim Farron has received more than 250 letters and close to a thousand people have already signed petitions against the Government's decision to put 43 local post offices under threat of closure. Tim's campaign against the closures has only been running for a matter of weeks and the response has been overwhelming.
4 Dec 2007