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
Worthen Report for November
THE COUNCIL I have long had serious concerns about the depth and scope of the cuts Shropshire Council are making to services in our area but things are now poised to get worse. As part of attempts to cut the UK Government's spending deficit Shropshire was asked to cut £40 million from its spending for this year but instead is cutting £80 million. Worse it is going to sell off virtually all its existing property and create whit is calls a 'virtual council' using rented property as accommodation. Whilst there is some spare property that should be sold,selling everything will only mean a short term gain with the taxpayer loosing out in the long term as we end up paying for rental on expensive commercial property for an indefinite period. There also seems to be no strategy in place to manage the Council's redundancy programme either with many Departments, Planning for instance, loosing too many members of staff for it to function properly. .
28 Nov 2013
New B & Q Means More Local Choice and More Local Jobs
Earlier this month, I was invited to help mark the opening of Bedford's own B&Q store, which sits on a newly-developed site across the roundabout from Kempston Interchange Retail Park. This large new store will be welcomed by shoppers, with new choice and competition introduced. Crucially, the new store creates ninety new jobs, and as store manager Lee Carter explained to me, the vast majority of those recruited are local.
28 Nov 2013
All concerned must take responsibility for making sure the roads are safe
The tragic death of six cyclists as a result of road traffic accidents should make all road users stop and think. Are we Londoners taking more risks when we drive cars or ride bikes? Are we less tolerant of other road users or are we simply in too much of hurry?
CJC
28 Nov 2013
MP calls for empty homes to be brought back into use
To coincide with National Empty Home Week (24 - 30 November), local MP Tim Farron is highlighting the support and advice available to local homeowners who have empty properties.
28 Nov 2013
Heather's Surgeries
Chirbury Shop 10.30 - 11.30 Sat 7th December
28 Nov 2013
MP praises local charity Manna House for amazing work
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has paid tribute to local charity Manna House and their staff for the amazing work they do to help the most vulnerable in our community, as they launch their 'Winter Shelter'.
28 Nov 2013