We need Cottage Hospitals like Teignmouth
Closing cottage hospitals, like Teignmouth, is short sighted, and will be viewed in the same way as selling school playing fields...
MW
1 Feb 2024
National News
“We need a dedicated Minister for Coastal Communities” says leading Liberal Democrat
Erosion, lack of affordable housing and fears over access to health care are all taking their toll on coastal communities.
1 Feb 2024
Mayor holds private meeting to consider southern EWR routes
The Conservative Mayor is holding a private meeting, away from the public’s view, to consider alternate East West Rail southern routes. Bedford Borough Liberal Democrats have demanded that the Mayor “lifts the veil of secrecy” and publishes the routes.
1 Feb 2024
Devon's schools set to receive a £15.3 million cut to spending power
There are 351 schools in Devon. 283 of which will have less spending power in 2024/25 as a result of these funding cuts.
1 Feb 2024
Orcadian Column
Orcadian Column, 1 Feb 2024
The long wait for an Orkney Sports Award continues for me and Robbie Fraser after last Friday’s ceremony in the Orkney Theatre. Despite that disappointment, the awards remain one of my favourite events of the year.
1 Feb 2024
Auditor General warns Scottish Government must up the pace on fossil fuel phase out
Commenting on the embargoed report from the Auditor General which warns that the Scottish Government will not be able to phase out fossil-fuel home heating systems by 2045 unless it significantly increases the scale and pace of activity, Scottish Liberal
1 Feb 2024