Breaking Britain returns, this time it’s the schools
Why is so much of Britain’s infrastructure literally falling apart?
Why is so much of Britain’s infrastructure literally falling apart?
Lib Dems condemn “chaotic and incompetent” budget
The sheer quantity of raw sewage being dumped into Britain’s rivers and coastal areas is a scandal and a disgrace.
Well done to Lib Dem Justice spokesman David Howarth for showing the extent of police misinformation during this summer's week-long Climate Camp protest against Kingsnorth coal-fired power station in Kent.
Folkestone Councillor Dhan Gurung has added his support in an article in the Daily Mirror today to a campaign to support the widow of a Gurkha killed by a roadside bomb in Afghanistan who has been warned she and her children may be deported.
The Grantham & Stamford Constituency dinner held on November 29th was a resounding success. A sell out with a long waiting list a week after tickets went on sale, the evening was not only an opportunity to hear one of the greats of politics today, it was also a showcase for the catering students at New College Stamford.
Cllr Jane Peckett, LibDem (St. Mary's), together with Cllr Paul Rose (Independent, St. Mary's) has recently undertaken a review of parks, recreation/play facilities and open spaces for Stamford as part of a national survey which will feed back to South Kesteven District Council. She hopes it will highlight the poor level of facilities for youth in Stamford. Cllr Peckett is also Chairman of the Action for Stamford Sports & Leisure Group which has undertaken a comprehensive examination of the sports and leisure facilities in Stamford in the hope of getting some improvement in these.
Cllr Maureen Jalili, LibDem Mayor of Stamford is currently working on a 'Living Archive for Stamford'. This will consist of recordings of local people, of all ages, recording their memories and impressions of Stamford so that these can be captured as 'moments in time' and used to supplement the variety of tools and materials available to visitors to the Town Hall. She is particularly anxious to include schoolchildren of all ages to take part in this initiative so that, in years to come, youngsters will be able to take part. Please contact Cllr Jalili on maj@uk2.net or by telephone (01780 755955)
The decision of the Full Council Meeting of SKDC September 2008 in response to the Motion put forward reads: