An interesting political debate is brewing, and one which I believe will have profound repercussions for our society if it can be argued to a conclusion.
David Cameron has rightly been arguing that the recent escalation in gun crime amongst the young is an indicator that we are living in a ‘broken society’. The Government refuses
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The tragic killing of a twelve year-old boy in a Croxteth pub car park should shock everyone – just as everyone was shocked by the killing of Warrington man Gary Newlove, killed trying to protect his own property. These heinous crimes, whilst concerning very different victims, bring together the issues of guns, gangs, and purposeless
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To mark National Allotments Week, I was joined by Layton Councillor, Roy Haskett, at the Layton Allotments, where we were shown round by allotment tenant, Gilbert Brightman, to inspect this year’s bumper crop of produce.
Allotments are more popular than ever. Increasing concern about food miles, and a growing realisation of the importance of your ‘five-a-day’
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This Mother & Baby Survey has certainly put the cat among the pigeons. It’s another example of how easy it is to score cheap hits against Blackpool. But it is also very easy just to quote the headline statistic that Blackpool is the least favourite resort for families. But the survey also tells us why
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I’m appalled to learn that the Government and Environment Agency have now granted Canatxx permission to discharge brine 2km off the coast from Rossall. The Environment Agency had originally opposed the decision because of the damage it would do to marine life and the coast in general. If they objected back then, what’s changed? Not
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At last, we have the Plan B Labour never developed if the casino hopes died a death. However, because it has been driven by ReBlackpool (the urban regeneration company), it is focused especially on projects for area they cover – which does not stretch to North Shore. Consequently, and twas ever thus, North Shore doesn’t
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It was a pleasure to welcome our Shadow Regeneration Minister, Alistair Burt, to Cleveleys yesterday to view the ongoing sea defence works. Events of recent weeks have underlined just how important it is to invest and prepare for the worst – and Wyre Borough Council should be congratulated for spearheading efforts to do just that.
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