An all-day meeting of the Anglian (Great Ouse) Regional Flood & Coastal Committee today—in the bracing sea air of, er, Alconbury Weald. A formal morning meeting discussing funding for, and progress of, flood defence work in the Great Ouse catchment area, with presentations on flood modelling, and on Fens 2100+. I’ve been involved in these […]

Cambridgeshire County Council is looking to work with parish and town councils to provide locations to host one or more electric vehicle charge points in their village car parks. Following a successful first information session, the council will be hosting a second online session on Thursday 9 May 2024 at 1:00-2:00PM for parish and town council representatives […]

“Set up to fail”: Liberal Democrats slam government as NHS Greater Manchester in plunged into special measures   Leader of Oldham Liberal Democrats councillor Howard Sykes MBE has slammed the Conservative government after news broke that the NHS in Greater Manchester had been plunged into special measures following drastic spending cuts and poor performance.  Councillor […]

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Pathfinder – issues with housing. Pathfinder are a youth homelessness prevention service, that supports young people aged between 18 – 25 (we may accept referrals for those aged 17 or up to age 35 dependent on their situation) who are at risk of homelessness including future risk. If you have a referral for someone living […]

Planning applications received in Longtown Ward, April 2024

Sykes joins health expert calls for private rent reforms Leader of Oldham Liberal Democrats councillor Howard Sykes MBE has backed calls of leading health experts demanding new reforms of the private rented sector.  Directors of public health across the country have welcomed new measures aimed at improving social housing standards but called for more action […]

Happy Passover.

Norfolk County Council Proposed changes to the Minimum Income Guarantee (MIG) For Non-Residential Care. (Charging arrangements to meet care and support needs outside of a care home. This includes care and support received in a person’s own home, supported living/housing with care, shared lives schemes and day care). Introduction Norfolk County Council’s Adult Social Care […]

The big Lamp roundabout lights will be on red to mark the celebration. The big Lamp roundabout lights will be on red to mark the celebration.