If this industry is not properly governed and regulated we will at some point have major illnesses infecting our population and anti-biotics will be inadequate because the bugs are resistant to them. Finally, who should pay for this restructuring of private industry? I say those who took the money out with Government approval. If they won't then sell for a penny to those who will commit to 30% reinvestment of profits year on year.

The issue of Universities cutting staff due to lack of funding, is a reflection of what is going on in schools.  The U.K. education system needs far more funding than is provided.  Cuts could be made in the area of Ofsted inspections that do nothing for the education establishments except provide an overall negative result. Ofsted inspections cause extreme stress to already overloaded teachers and staff. There is absolutely nothing good about an Ofsted inspection. The costs of providing Ofsted inspections would be better spent providing more funding for educational staff and resources. 

The government must stop failing young people, they have a duty of care and action needs to be taken now to avoid further needless deaths due to rising knife crime.  We need a total ban on knife ownership for anyone under 25 on the streets.

The Cabinet of Gloucestershire County Council (GCC) has written to the Government to ask for the County Council elections this May to be delayed.   We are not aware that the Conservative cabinet consulted anyone before taking this decision. It was not even referred to the full Council.   Elected 4 years ago in May 2021, the Conservative Party currently have a wafer thin majority on the County Council and it is highly unlikely that they would have any majority after an election this May 2025.   Postponing the County Elections will leave current councillors in power beyond their elected mandate.    If the proposed Local Government Reorganisation goes ahead, all district councils in Gloucestershire will be dissolved, and replaced by a single large unitary authority.    In the interests of greater democracy, we  demand that recently elected councillors should negotiate the dramatic restructuring of local government in Gloucestershire. 

As I represent the traders on the Esplanade I feel like they are very strongly about Government interference which takes away from our efforts to succeed in business. Local Authority appears to be very poorly run by its elected members  we need to make a stand to insure a balance so that the business continues to flourish and provide a life for many members of the Community and for many visitors who come to enjoy the wonderful view.

Apart from the money the equipment was faulty!

When we sing our National Anthem, we should be singing about why we want to support, defend and celebrate our country and its people. Many people who sing our National Anthem would want to feel proud about their country and may not necessarily support the Monarchy. In this situation, they are denied the opportunity to celebrate their country. If monarchists were to sing a revised National Anthem, it would not necessarily preclude the Monarch, so they would also be able to sing it with conviction.

The income is there in the national Lottery and in all national consultations we have shown that we want more resources to be allocated to assist the NHS. Most people would be happy to see an agreed amount from our lottery used to supplement specific and needy aspects of our Health Service as long as it was not undermining statutory funding of the Service. We would therefore need the Agreed List of crucial but difficult -to-fund aspects (example, -funding of  wheelchairs for use by the volunteers usually assisting at every hospital entrance).

Because that's what the people of this country do 

“The crossing where the latest tragedy happened is popular with pedestrians, including children and people walking dogs, because it leads from a skate park and recreation ground to a broad gravel track in the New Forest National Park. There are at least seven similar crossings on the A326 between the Hardley and Applemore roundabouts and all of them are lethal. The road is very busy, the speed limit is 60mph and drivers often exceed even this high limit and overtake dangerously.  We demand immediate intervention: safe pedestrian crossings, a reduced speed limit, warning signs and enhanced visibility measures. We cannot afford more delays, nor can our community endure further preventable tragedies. We are fortunate in the Waterside to live next to a beautiful national park but the A326 acts as a barrier, cutting people off from reaching the forest safely on foot, on a mobility scooter, horse or bicycle. There is just one safe crossing on the 3.3 mile stretch of the A326 between the Hardley and Dibden roundabouts. That safe crossing is just north of the Heath Roundabout but that it is too far away for people living in Butts Ash and Netley View. An area with many households on low income has the least access to a safe crossing into the national park, worsening social inequality. This is unacceptable. ”

Petition: Standing Together for the Future of Pocket Park A Call to Action for Our Community Garden As we reflect on the incredible journey of the Pocket Park community garden in Hughenden Road, we are disheartened by recent developments regarding its future. Better Braybrooke, the organisation currently holding the lease, is exploring alternative partnerships, overlooking the very community that has nurtured this garden into a vibrant space. Following a dispute over basic health and safety policies, the difficult decision to walk away was made to avoid potential financial ruin or legal consequences. Unfortunately, the gates have remained closed, and the Pocket Park is once again left neglected. For years, this garden has flourished thanks to the dedication of local volunteers and residents - our community, transforming it into an oasis of beauty and community spirit. It has received numerous awards, a testament to our collective commitment. Yet again, our voices are being ignored. This garden represents more than just plants; it embodies the bonds we've built as neighbours and serves as a space for learning, growing, and most importantly connecting. We must come together to advocate for our community’s interests. Join Us in Taking Action! We invite all residents and those who cherish this space to unite and express support for the Pocket Park community garden. Your voice matters, and it’s time to make it heard. Let’s ensure the future of this beloved space reflects our community's desires and needs. Together, we must try and safeguard the heart of our neighbourhood. Let’s stand up for the Pocket Park garden and ensure it remains a place for us all—by the community and for the community. Please sign our petition,  share your thoughts, and ensure that the future of this beloved space aligns with our community’s desires and needs. For bigger impact write to Councillor Godfrey Daniel: [email protected] who is the leading member of Better Braybrooke who we have been in dispute with. Better Braybrooke New Chair Joshua Matthews: [email protected] Please don't forget to cc Local Councillors: Margi O'Callaghan and Cllr Mark Etherington so they are aware and sit in on the Trustee Meetings so our voices are not being continued to be ignored.  Please we ask all those lives we have impacted to stand by us and make our voices heard together.

It is all over England. In cities in rural villages in new developments old estates