Breaking Britain returns, this time it’s the schools
Why is so much of Britain’s infrastructure literally falling apart?
13 Sep 2023
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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
Heather Kidd Calls For Re-think On Local School's Food Sourcing
At a meeting of the Strategic Scrutiny panel last week Shropshire Council Liberal Democrat Leader Cllr Nigel Hartin questioned some of the changes to the procurement of School meals which has led to some schools no longer being able to source meat, eggs & vegetables locally!
9 Dec 2009
View from Westminster, 9th December
Dutch Auction - Winds of Change
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9 Dec 2009
Labour push Councillor's allowances up again
Shortly City Councillors will get a rise in their allowances of 1%, backdated to May 09 in line with a decision forced through a full council meeting by the ruling Labour group on 27th November 2008.
9 Dec 2009
Surrey County Council Rated "Adequate" by Audit Commission
The Audit Commission has today published a report rating Surrey County Council's performance as merely "adequate". The Comprehensive Area Assessment (CAA) rated the performance of the organisation with scores from 1 to 4 for managing performance, use of resources, managing finances, governing the business and managing resources. The County Council only achieved a score of 2 out of 4 which means that it meets only minimum requirements and only performs adequately.
9 Dec 2009
Rise in business rates could lead to closure of rural petrol stations warns Farron
Road users in South Lakeland are being punished by the Government's decision to increase the rateable values applied to petrol stations, according to MP Tim Farron who has warned that rural petrol stations could face closure unless the Government reverses their decision.
9 Dec 2009
Tim uses Commons debate to demand funds to boost Lakes tourism businesses hit by floods
The Government should be investing in promoting tourism across Cumbria to show that the Lake District remains "open for business" in the wake of last months floods according to South Lakeland MP Tim Farron.
9 Dec 2009
