Whether it is a child walking safely to school, an older resident crossing a busy road, or someone cycling to work instead of sitting in traffic, investing in walking and cycling is about making everyday journeys easier, safer and healthier.
The new Biffa contract went live on 1 June, just 11 days after I was appointed to take on responsibility for Rubbish and Recycling across the Borough. Thankfully a lot of hard work had already been put in by many people to ensure this would be a success.
As Councillor for Business, I am proud to support the development of our new Skills and Employment Strategy, which places young people at the heart of our plans for a stronger, more inclusive local economy.
For too long, tech giants have treated children as data to be mined, using addictive algorithms and harmful content to keep them scrolling. While some are calling for blanket bans, we know these are impractical and risk isolating vulnerable groups.
If the answer to “Is our nuclear deterrent working?” depends on what Donald Trump had for breakfast, then the answer is no, it’s not. And our deterrent is not truly independent.
The UK is facing a mental health emergency. Liberal Democrats have a proud record of pushing Britain’s mental health services forward. Now we are offering the bold solutions we need to fight the crisis unfolding in our communities.
