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Investing in local schools - over 200 brand new classrooms built so far
The incredible classroom building project spearheaded by Mayor Dave Hodgson has taken another big leap forward this year.
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Council's Empty Homes Strategy Consultation
The Council is consulting on it's Empty Homes Strategy is to bring long-term empty homes back into use.
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12% rise in knife crime proves Government must end forces' budget cuts
Responding to the release of Government statistics which show a 12% rise in knife crime, Liberal Democrat Home Affairs spokesperson Ed Davey said "The Tories always tell us that the Government's…
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Government must redouble its efforts to prevent hate crime
Leader of the Liberal Democrats, Vince Cable, has called for the definition of 'aggravated offences' to be extended following hate crime statistics published today reveal hate crime has more than…
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Mayor Dave's Welcome - and Warning - Over HEART Announcement of 'Pause' of its Damaging School Plans
Mayor Dave Hodgson has welcomed the 'pause' announced by HEART Academies Trust of its unpopular plans to remove Head Teacher posts and local governing bodies at Cauldwell, Shackleton, and Shortstown…
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Wilstead Primary School to lead the Way in Royal Shakespeare Company’s ‘Associate Schools’ Programme
Wilstead Primary School is one of five new schools nationwide to be selected as a 'lead' school as part of the RSC's national Associate Schools Programme.
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Universal Credit - not fit for purpose
More reports have surfaced, this time from the Landlords Association, confirming Universal Credit is not fit for purpose!
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Rough Sleeping - Mayor's Thanks to Volunteers and How to Help
It was World Homeless Day last week, and in his regular email update, Mayor Dave Hodgson thanked volunteers and organisations helping to support rough sleepers and tackle homelessness locally. He…
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Meetings for Parents and Carers on HEART's Alarming Plans for Cauldwell, Shackleton and Shortstown Primaries
Mayor Dave Hodgson has been informed that the HEART Academies Trust is holding meetings tonight (16th) and tomorrow (17th) for parents and carers of children at Shortstown, Shackleton or Cauldwell…