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
The EHCP #1YearOn – views, recommendations and a chance to have your say
The National Autistic Society has published a fairly damning report saying that less than a quarter of parents surveyed are satisfied with new special educational needs system. The NAS is calling on government to completely review the system's implementation, claiming that a year on parents of children on the autism spectrum are facing exhausting and highly stressful battles to get the right support with the reforms let down by poor implementation.
14 Sep 2015
DLA Lifetime Award PIP Transition Started From 1 September In 29 New Areas
Claimants getting a lifetime or indefinite award of disability living allowance (DLA)in a further 29 postcode areas are now being forced to try to claim personal independence payment (PIP) instead. Originally no transfers from DLA to PIP were planned to take place before October 2015.
14 Sep 2015
Twenty-first century policing hits Wiltshire.
Wiltshire Police will start piloting a new way of working in the Trowbridge and Warminster area from today (Monday 14 September).
14 Sep 2015
Cllr Sarah Holland Launches New Surgery
Sarah is launching a new surgery time, to make sure it continues to be easy for local residents to get in touch.
14 Sep 2015
Pound Arts presents Gala Concert celebrating ten years of Wiltshire Rural Music School’s Liz Lawrence Award
Pound Arts is partnering with Wiltshire Rural Music School to present a gala celebration of ten years of the Liz Lawrence Award. The Liz Lawrence Award is administered by Wiltshire Rural Music School and is granted annually to a promising student in order to assist in their studies in higher music education.
14 Sep 2015
News from Rickmansworth Liberal Democrats
Thank you to everyone who responded to our question about local views on Sunday trading - very interesting range of views. ……………………………………………….. The official opening of Swannells Walk took place last week. These are the new homes built by Watford Community Housing Association on the land behind the Queens Drive. There are 27 new 2 and 3 bedroom rented properties with one fully wheel chair accessible. The new residents seem very pleased with the development. There is also a play facility open to all local young people. Adjacent to the new homes is the new Chorleywood Club which opened last month. It offers splendid community facilities. It is well worth a visit. The whole development is scheduled to be finished by early 2016. ……………………………………………………. We were astonished to learn that road flooding is regarded as a low priority! Ringway (HCC's highways contractor for this area) has stated that a road would have to be impassable for at least 10 hours before any action would be taken. However blocked drains are a
14 Sep 2015