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
Accounts Commission report shows councils have faced a scythe to their funds
Responding to the embargoed report from the Accounts Commission which warns that Scotland’s councils faced a collective gap of up to £585 million between the money needed to deliver services and the money available when setting their budgets this year and
15 May 2024
Local Government Association experts condemns York Labour’s 'financially illiterate' budget
A bombshell report, released by experts at the LGA, has found serious holes in Labour's 24/25 budget process, finding that it lacked collaboration and focused too heavily on short term savings targets and not enough on investing to save programmes.
15 May 2024
Liberal Democrats call for Ward Highways Funding
Liberal Democrat councillors have called on Labour council bosses to reverse their decision to scrap Ward Highways funding which can be used for much-needed improvements to local roads, footpaths and cycle paths.
15 May 2024
Portsmouth
Lib Dems retain control of Portsmouth City Council at key annual meeting
The Liberal Democrats will continue in power at Portsmouth City Council until at least 2026 following the Annual Council Meeting.
14 May 2024
General News and Press Releases
McArthur calls for Men’s Sheds funding to be put on stable footing
In Mental Health Awareness Week, Orkney’s MSP Liam McArthur has joined cross-party calls for the Scottish Government to commit long-term funding to the Scottish Men’s Sheds Association, calling it a ‘vital organisation’.
14 May 2024
SHOCKING: Sewage dumping in North Norfolk reached 3,983 hours in 2023
New figures analysing sewage dumped in Council areas have revealed that sewage was dumped into waterways in North Norfolk for 3,983 hours in 2023.
14 May 2024