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.
At the Mayoral outing today there were Mayors and Mayoresses present that I have not met before who had travelled from Tunbridge Wells, Bromley, Medway, Gravesend and the more usual Cinque Ports. We drove to the venue ourselves this time as Canterbury is outside our area and not a Cinque Port and parking amongst the rather smart Mayoral Cars was a bit daunting. However, seeing the stunning venue of Tower House and it's gardens and grounds was an uplifting experience.
Bishop's Stortford Liberal Democrats have slammed the use of tax-payers' money on a new dog training facility that opened in Southern Park on 27th July. If we were in a time of affluence, and not in a recession, the training course would be useful and fun both for the dogs and their owners - and the LibDems may well have backed it.
Two appeals against planning refusal relating to town centre properties have been lodged. The first relates to student accommodation in Temple Road, where a 3-storey extension was refused permission by the Planning Committee.
The borough council will make an application to the Secretary of State for permission to restore to use the currently abandoned Stones Road allotments and will work with Lower Mole Countryside Management Project, Natural England, Surrey County Council and others to ensure the future of both the Stones Road allotments and Stones Road Pond which is a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI).
Wiltshire Police recently asked the council to hold a review hearing into Karma nightclub in Chippenham. The police produced a catalogue of incidents of violence and drunken disorder which they claimed was caused by irresponsible drinks promotions and poor management at the venue.
After a years closure, Folkestone Leas Cliff Lift, operating between the Lower Leas and Leas in central Folkestone, reopened on Saturday. The lift has been refurbished and is now being run by a Community Interest Company.