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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
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One year on – impact of adult care charging policy revealed.

In August 2016 Wiltshire Council introduced a new system of charging for adult care which resulted in many people paying more for the services provided by the council. About 3,500 people are potentially hit by the changes. However they first have to have an assessment of their financial circumstances, with assessments being done annually thereafter.

3 Sep 2017
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Nick Clegg at Pre School

Thousands of disadvantaged two-year-olds miss out on free childcare places

Nick Clegg says David Cameron blocked expansion in deference to Daily Mail editor Paul Dacre The government's childcare record has come under renewed fire this weekend after it emerged that large numbers of children in some of the country's poorest areas are missing out on a flagship programme introduced by the coalition government to give disadvantaged two-year-olds a better start in life.

3 Sep 2017
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Bus shelter success

After a long campaign by Liberal Democrat Councillors in Paddox Ward, we have finally managed to get a desperately needed bus shelter for the Vere Road bus stop.

RLD
3 Sep 2017
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Siemens Rail

North, Midland and West Rail Electrification - a Premature Cancellation based on Panic, Politics and Prejudice

The Tories' unexpected and disasterous cancellation of the electrification of the rail lines from Cardiff to Swansea, Oxenholme to Windermere and on the Midland Mainline North of Kettering is a huge setback for our railways, the regions, the travelling public and the environment. Electrification means faster journeys, extra capacity, greater efficiency and a reduction in carbon dioxide emissions. Investment as planned that would have produced huge benefits later.

3 Sep 2017
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