Flying the Sri Lankan flag at Borough Hall
Today we are flying the Sri Lankan flag at Borough Hall to celebrate the anniversary of Independence for Sri Lanka.
4 Feb 2022
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Extra Powers for Council to Enforce On Our Roads - Have Your Say
As part of the Traffic Management Act (2022), the Government will be giving councils the option to apply for powers to enforce against 'moving traffic offences'. Currently, only the Police can enforce against these offences.
4 Feb 2022
Conservatives play fast and loose with public money
Last night at a meeting of Full Council, the Liberal Democrats voted down a Conservative amendment that would've resulted in masses of cuts to vital public services next year. Some of the services that have been cut by other Conservative-run councils due to financial mismanagement have been libraries, sports facilities and children's centres.
3 Feb 2022
One Off Business Grant Applications Open for Hospitality and Leisure Businesses
In addition to the recently announced Omicron Hospitality and Leisure Grant, the Council has now announced details of its discretionary Omicron grant scheme.
3 Feb 2022
Conservatives’ COVID chaos: Government fails to act to save education
This month school students across the country returned to underequipped and understaffed classrooms due to a lack of government action. As a result, according to the latest figures over 400,000 students per day are missing out on crucial lesson time due to preventable COVID outbreaks. Students who have avoided testing positive have also experienced massive amounts of disruption as around 100,000 staff members were also absent from lessons.
2 Feb 2022
One Off Business Grant applications open for Hospitality and Leisure Businesses
In addition to the recently announced Omicron Hospitality and Leisure Grant, the Council has now announced details of its discretionary Omicron grant scheme.
2 Feb 2022