The Mad, Mad Strange World of Local Government Finance
One of the most common themes I hear from people is complete puzzlement that the Council has apparently run out of money but "wastes" it by investing in schemes like cycle lanes and bus lanes.
One of the most common themes I hear from people is complete puzzlement that the Council has apparently run out of money but "wastes" it by investing in schemes like cycle lanes and bus lanes.
Derby and Burton recorded agonisingly long waiting times in A&E in 2025, with the longest wait for a patient taking over 84 hours last year. In twelve months alone, over 5744 patients waited over 24 hours in Derby and Burton’s A&E departments.
Scottish Liberal Democrat candidate for Argyll & Bute, Alan Reid, has today pushed the Scottish Government to invest in domestic food production, as he revealed that over the last five years, the budget for agricultural support payments has fallen by £83m
Bobby Dean MP was proud to attend the Apprenticeship Information Event for South Thames Colleges Group (STCG), showcasing the breadth of training and career pathways available across the campuses, including here in Carshalton.
The Mayor of Watford has welcomed the Government’s decision to abandon plans to delay 30 council elections nationwide, calling it a victory for local democracy.
Rachel Gilmour MP is going around the constituency across March and April, as part of her continuing roving surgery calendar - here are the dates and locations