Breaking Britain returns, this time it’s the schools
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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
News from Rickmansworth Liberal Democrats
Temporary Road Closures Harefield Rd, from 9.30am-3.30pm on Sunday 25th January, for approx. 2 weeks, from the junction with Woodcock Hill to the junction with Church Street. This is to allow the replacement of telegraph poles. Sarratt Lane, 9.30am-3.30pm, 3rd February , from junction with Bridle Lane to junction with Loudwater Ridge. This is to allow utility service works ………………………………………………. National Non-Domestic Rates
18 Jan 2015
LOCAL COMMITTEE LAUNCHES NEW GRANT SCHEME
Since 2009 Local Joint Committees have received funding from Shropshire Council to give grants to community groups. Our Committee has given out a considerable number to help active and effective groups in our communities. We have helped applicants as diverse as village halls, youth groups and sports clubs.Unfortunately in this last round of cuts this funding was scrapped. The members of our committee however, felt that this was too valuable a scheme to lose as it was the only dedicated grant pot for our area. We have therefore decided to launch our own independent scheme.
18 Jan 2015
Newcastle Liberal Democrat councillors protest at local government funding settlement
On behalf of Liberal Democrats in Newcastle, Cllr David Faulkner has writtento the Department of Communities and Local Government on the 2015/16 draft funding settlement for local government. He's also drawn comparisons with the south eastern town of Wokingham to illustarte the impact of changes. He wrote :
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17 Jan 2015
Wootton Lower School Extension Site Underway as Bedford Borough Averts National Places Crisis
Mayor Dave Hodgson shows children from Wootton Lower School the plans for the school's new Fields Road extension site ...
17 Jan 2015
News from Rickmansworth Liberal Democrats
We understand that some of the food pods were not emptied after Christmas because they were frozen up - sorry. ………………………………………………………………. There is to be a new crackdown on fly-tipping. Under new legislation, coming into operation in the spring, enforcement officers are to be given power to seize vehicles used for illegal dumping, without going to court for a warrant. Any views ? …………………………………………… It is reported that there are 635,000 empty homes in England, 216,000 are vacant for more than 6 months. Should the owners of these empty homes face higher taxes on the properties to encourage them to rent out these homes and ease the housing shortage ? ………………………………………… The new Recycling Centre opening times started on 5th January. The Rickmansworth Centre will be open from 10.00am-6.00pm on Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. ……………………………………………….. TRDC, Dacorum, Hertsmere and Watford have together produced a new business guide which includes an online business directory and other information about loca
16 Jan 2015
News from Rickmansworth Liberal Democrats
We understand that some of the food pods were not emptied after Christmas because they were frozen up - sorry. ………………………………………………………………. There is to be a new crackdown on fly-tipping. Under new legislation, coming into operation in the spring, enforcement officers are to be given power to seize vehicles used for illegal dumping, without going to court for a warrant. Any views ? …………………………………………… It is reported that there are 635,000 empty homes in England, 216,000 are vacant for more than 6 months. Should the owners of these empty homes face higher taxes on the properties to encourage them to rent out these homes and ease the housing shortage ? ………………………………………… The new Recycling Centre opening times started on 5th January. The Rickmansworth Centre will be open from 10.00am-6.00pm on Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. ……………………………………………….. TRDC, Dacorum, Hertsmere and Watford have together produced a new business guide which includes an online business directory and other information about loca
16 Jan 2015