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
WC attempts to justify executive pay hikes
Wiltshire Council's communications department has been working hard to head off media criticism of the decision to give large pay rises to senior managers whilst making hundreds of workers redundant and keeping pay levels of frontline staff suppressed. They claim the executives are currently underpaid and need more money to stop them going away - an argument which is seldom made for normal workers. They also claim that the majority of staff want to see their bosses paid more. They say the high rates of pay were set by an "external body of professional advisors." The council points to the significant savings made in recent years by reducing the number of highly-paid executives, which has been achieved without affecting the council's overall performance. Here's their statement:
14 Sep 2013
Appeal For Waste Shipment Expert
UPDATE: this was successful and an expert has been found, but if you wish to contect Paula anyway, please do.
PB
14 Sep 2013
Council 'financial error' leads to £1.1m overspend
A £1.1million budget overspend caused by a miscalculation in how much a contract cost has left Slough Borough Council officers red-faced.
PD
14 Sep 2013
End overpriced school uniforms – Laws
Liberal Democrat Schools Minister David Laws is to revamp guidance on school uniforms to help schools cut costs for parents.
14 Sep 2013
Business Secretary praises Hinckley & Bosworth
The Rt Hon Dr Vince Cable MP, Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills visited the new Hinckley Hub to hear about annual savings for the tax payers and job creation in the looal area. The new Hub on Rugby Road houses Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council and Job Centre Plus, the Police and the Leicestershire County Council are soon to share the facilities as well. Leader of the Council, Stuart Bray said "People living in the Hinckley & Bosworth area will not only benefit from having these services under one roof but the local tax payers will also save at least £75,000 a year. This will help keep this council as one of the lowest council tax authorities in the country". As well as taking an interest in the Hinckley Hub Dr Cable welcomed the news that Hinckley & Bosworth were at the centre of creating 1000's of new jobs for local people. Cllr Michael Mullaney said "Despite the economic mess left behind by Labour, we have managed to invest in business, jobs and apprenticeships to help
13 Sep 2013
This Week’s News at County Hall from Leics Lib Dems…
It's been slightly more eventful at County Hall this week:
13 Sep 2013