News

Press release on the Autumn Statement.

Lib Dems condemn “chaotic and incompetent” budget

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.

Rugby unemployment – January setback but trend still in the right direction

Sadly the claimant count for Rugby's unemployed was 70 up in January bringing the total number of people unemployed and claiming benefit to 608. This is probably due to Christmas seasonal work coming to an end. The longer term trends in Rugby continue to be in the right direction. The number of people unemployed and claiming benefit is 417 down on the figure a year ago and 1,542 below the figure for the last January Labour was in office (January 2010).

Rugby Council Tax 2015-16

On Tuesday 24 February Rugby Borough Council will set the Council Tax for the year starting in April 2015.

The Future of Leicestershire County Council Hinges on May’s Elections

Give us back our railings

Members of the Methodist Church in Russelsheim Way, Rugby have complained to local councillors about their treatment by Warwickshire County Council.

What is the Future of the Alex Hospital's A and E Service?

This week's resignations of 4 A and E consultants at the Alex. follows years of uncertainty about the future of their department. Save the Alex and Bromsgrove Liberal Democrats have been concerned about the provision of local hospital services for some time and Save the Alex are organising a quiet protest gathering at 9,30 on 25th February outside the Kidderminster Hospital where the Trust is holding its next meeting. Do use this opportunity to show your support for the Alex.

Rail Link Restored to Enable Railfreight Traffic to Access Sunderland Docks

Transport Secretary Patrick McLoughlin was in the Port of Sunderland on 5th February 2015 to see its rail line being used for the first time in more than 20 years.