Breaking Britain returns, this time it’s the schools
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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
From Rocket Boots Bob to River Raft Fun, a Great Weekend for Bedford
Looking back at last weekend's River Festival, what a fantastic showcase it was for Bedford. It is estimated that over 300,000 people came out to join in the fun over the weekend. The arrival of the summer was excellently timed and no doubt encouraged many people to come out and enjoy the vast array of entertainment on offer.
26 Jul 2012
Summer Schools open in Chesterfield
In Chesterfield three schools will be opening their doors this summer to help some of the most disadvantaged pupils in our area with the big step up from primary to secondary school. Many pupils find the move to a bigger school and a more challenging curriculum daunting and this can lead to falling results and they often never catch up again. To help pupils who are especially vulnerable to falling behind, those on free school meals (FSM) or looked-after children, Liberal Democrat Leader and Deputy Prime Minister, Nick Clegg launched the first Summer Schools programme this week. Commenting, Cllr Ray Russell leader of Chesterfield Lib Dem Councillors said: "These Summer Schools can be the key to a child's success in later life. The step from primary to secondary school can be a really daunting one for many children. If your confidence is knocked back at this stage, it is difficult to recover as a child progresses through the school. "Liberal Democrats in the Coalition Government have done the right thing by usi
ICLDF
26 Jul 2012
3,700 two-year olds to get free early years education in Derbyshire
A senior local councillor has welcomed news that 3,700 two year olds in Derbyshire will benefit from early years education from September 2014.
25 Jul 2012
Ambitious scheme to help young people find jobs or training in East Midlands launched
A pioneering scheme to give young people who are Not in Education, Employment or Training (NEETs) opportunities to get back on track launched in the East Midlands region has been welcomed.
25 Jul 2012
Victory for Osborns' Innox Road campaign.
Trowbridge councillors Jeff and Helen Osborn have been trying to get Wiltshire Council to commit to allowing the Innox Hall site to be used for changing facilities for people using the playing fields. Here's a motion they put to the council:
25 Jul 2012
Latest situation on Bus cuts
As promised, Liberal Democrat County Councillors have been working hard monitoring the impact of a Bus Review launched earlier in the year. The bus review that the County Council conducted was designed to achieve around £750,000 of savings from public transport. It was a cross party review but the Lib Dems on the panel insisted that the panel must be reconvened at a later date to discuss the results of the public consultation.
SG
25 Jul 2012
