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
Inspectors warn on Edinburgh jail
An increasing number of inmates with serious mental health problems are being held at Edinburgh Prison, inspectors have found. Checks also found long-term prisoners being required to share cells was causing tension and disagreements. However, the report also found many of the concerns raised at a previous visit to Saughton had been solved.
14 Mar 2007
Confidence gap must close before transport investment can deliver
Major investment in making transport more user-friendly has not been accompanied by high levels of confidence among disabled users, a survey revealed on the 29th January 2007.
14 Mar 2007
New rights for disabled people on public transport - Changes to Disability Discrimination Act (DDA)
New legislation introduced on 4 December 2006 means that disabled people have, for the first time, the right to be treated fairly and the right for reasonable adjustments, on buses, coaches, trains and taxis. The new law will also apply to car hire and breakdown services.
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14 Mar 2007
Tackling crime against disabled people must be an urgent priority, says DRC
A third of disabled adults say that they don't feel safe in their locality and almost a quarter say they have difficulty using police services, a new poll by the Disability Rights Commission (DRC) reveals today.
14 Mar 2007
Government welfare reform review risks excluding one quarter of lone parents with disabled children.
Whilst welcoming the overall direction of David Freud's report, the Disability Rights Commission (DRC) warned that Government plans to increase the numbers of lone parents moving into paid employment still risked leaving out the quarter that have a disabled child.
14 Mar 2007
Earl Shilton Parish Building
It has recently been revealed that Earl Shilton Parish Council is saving for a new parish building, estimated at £2.5million. Gary Francks and Earl Shilton Liberal Democrats want to ensure that local residents are properly consulted about these plans. What do you think - is this a priority for the area and what should any new building contain?
13 Mar 2007