Four years ago, the last time this May's seats were up for election, the election results really were quite something for the Lib Dems, with an amazing 704 net gains. So what has this May brought the Liberal Democrats? But first, some thanks, especially for all the effort that went into the big increase in Lib Dem candidate numbers: Four years on, the same thanks are due, with even more gratitude this time given how tough the last few years have been. https://t.co/Uo40lEZ1ZU — Mark Pack [IMG: 🔶] (@markpack) May 4, 2023
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LCWIP: A sustainable travel strategy for Ludlow needs to consider disabled people and buses
This is a second of a series of articles on the Ludlow Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan (LCWIP). It looks at some of the principles on which LCWIP is based and the constraints that limit its scope. The LCWIP describes Ludlow as being "relatively flat". Those walking up Sheet Road or Dinham might not agree with that. Other than mentioning drop kerbs on Corve Street and the need for level access at the railway station, which it notes is in progress, LCWIP seems totally unaware of disability. I can't understand why a study of infrastructure options for walking does ...
The Welsh Government's decision to proceed with a council tax revaluation in the year before Senedd elections is a necessary but brave move. Unlike England and Scotland, Wales has done this before in 2003, so at least our properties are being taxed on a reasonably up-to-date valuation. Elsewhere in the UK, council tax bands are based on 1991 values. As the Minister adnits there will be winners and losers in any revaluation, and back in 2003 the losers were very vocal and the political journey less than comfortable. The problem with Council Tax, of course is that it can be ...
As many friends know, I now live in a seaside town in Greece. I have been reflecting on the cost of living here and, in particular, the cost of water and electricity, compared to the UK. I have just paid my first water bill. For six months I have paid 37€. It's not that I don't use water, I do. I have a washing machine and a dishwasher, I clean the car, I water the garden and of course I shower and shave daily. Compare that with the £25 a month I was paying in Mytholmroyd, which I left just ...
There are local elections today in districts and unitaries across England, though not everywhere. Areas which have four year all-in all-out elections are not going to the polls, such as London, together with some that have a slightly different election cycle. These elections are important for us because they are a real test of Ed Davey's blue-wall strategy, targeting areas where we have come second to the Tories in Westminster. Places to watch out for in the South East are the neighbouring districts of Elmbridge, Guildford and Mole Valley, all of which lie within Surrey County. In Elmbridge we are ...
From Jillian and The Little Green Larder team at 272 Perth Road : We're a more than profit social business that exists to make sustainable shopping easy, affordable and convenient. We put the planet and the people in our community at the forefront of everything we do. Alongside donating a portion of our profits, we've fundraised over £4500 for local businesses and charities since opening in 2019. We donate excess food to community fridges, and dried foods to our local food banks. The past few years haven't been easy for us; we've come very close to closing our doors for ...
