The floods have hit Datchet and neighbouring Eton. In the words of Deborah Orr (Guardian 15'th Feb) the effluent has hit the affluent. The prime minister, who used to talk about hard choices, has announced that money is no object. When the wealthy scream for suckle at the teat of central funding, money gushes with no questions asked.
Councils are ignoring government guidance and failing to prioritise disabled people for paymentsto help cope with the bedroom tax, a study has claimed.
New DWP statistics published today show that only 34,200 of the 220,300 disabled people making a Personal Independence Payment (PIP) claim have received a decision. The new data covers the period from 8 April 2013, when PIP was introduced, up to 31 December 2013.
How to opt out *BREAKING NEWS, 7 Feb 2014* UPDATE 12/2/14: We are awaiting official clarification from DH and HSCIC, expected soon.
A Hinckley Councillor is calling for the restoration of the twice-hourly rail service connecting Hinckley to Birmingham and Hinckley to Leicester. Hinckley Councillor and Lib Dem Parliamentary Spokesman for Bosworth Michael Mullaney is putting a motion forward calling for the improved rail service to the Borough Council meeting being held on the 20th of February. Cllr Michael Mullaney said "There is a demand from many local commuters to bring back the twice hourly train services through Hinckley. "The Hinckley urban area, including Burbage, Barwell and Earl Shilton is one of the largest in the region yet has a very limited train service. "I carried out a survey of local residents recently and one of the regular transport issues raised was the need for a more regular rail service through the town. "With Hinckley a growing town there will be more demand for a regular rail service. "I hope the Borough Council will support my call for a more regular train service through our area and I hope that Cross
CONCERNS have been raised about plans to close a main route into Royal Wootton Bassett.