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
Prater to Pickles: Public Enquiry needed on Lydd Airport Expansion Plans
Shepway Councillor Tim Prater has written to the Secretary of State for Communities & Local Government, Eric Pickles, asking him to require a Public Enquiry to determine the planning applications for the expansion of Lydd / London Ashford Airport.
11 Jun 2010
Canterbury & Whitstable Liberal Democrats Annual Dinner
Lib Dem members are welcomed to join Special Guest speaker, Sarah Teather MP for Brent Central and Minister of State for the Department of Education, at this year's Canterbury and Whitstable Annual Dinner which will, after the efforts of the general election, be an informal summer party.
11 Jun 2010
Kent Trading Standards warn on "charity" door-to-door calling in New Romney
Two men were recently cold calling in New Romney during the early evening. They falsely advised residents that they had spoken to the Housing Officer of a sheltered housing property and were permitted to visit.
11 Jun 2010
The End of Garden Grabbing
The Liberal Democrat - Conservative coalition government yesterday announced the end of the Garden Grabbing which has so changed Eaglescliffe over recent years. Under the previous government our pleas to change the rules fell on deaf ears. Gardens were classified in the same way as derelict factories - previously developed land. Beautiful old houses were demolished and the land along with the garden used for flats and their car parks. Houses were built in the back gardens of other houses. Local people worried that the character of Eaglescliffe was changing for ever.
10 Jun 2010
Kite Festival a Great Success
The Bedford Kite Festival was visited by over 40,000 people last weekend - a record turnout. I was there on Saturday and spent time talking to kite flyers, stall holders and residents who had come down to enjoy the wonderful array of kites. Unfortunately the conditions on Saturday were not helpful to kite-flying, but that didn't seem to be hampering anyone's ability to enjoy themselves.
10 Jun 2010
Folkestone Multi Cultural Festival 2010
The Folkestone Multi Cultural Festival 2010 starts today and runs until Sunday. With full details and timetable at http://tinyurl.com/35a2n8h there are a huge range of acts and activities running throughout Folkestone from 10-13th June, including dance, bands, vocalists, DJing, food stalls, baton twirling and much more.
10 Jun 2010
