Time to Change the Electoral System
The out-of-date way MPs are elected to Westminster is failing voters
2 Dec 2021
LTB Local News
Around 30,000 low income households in our area are paying over the odds for their broadband as Government fails to act
Low income households in East Staffs, Lichfield and Tamworth districts are paying too much for their broadband because the Government has not forced providers to offer cheaper tariffs, an analysis by the Liberal Democrats has found.
10 Nov 2021
The Elections Bill
There is much concern about this bill currently passing through Parliament. A coalition of pro-democracy organisations has come together to write to the newly appointed minister. The text of the letter clearly decribes the dangers of the bill. Further in formation is available from https://unlockdemocracy.org.uk/ Read on for the full text of the letter
22 Oct 2021
Councillors say Lichfield cannot afford to see another project fail after new leisure centre funding concerns are raised
A recent meeting of Lichfield District Council heard a funding gap of £6.65million posed a "substantial risk" to the proposals for a new leisure centre at Stychbrook Park.
26 Sep 2021
Plastic Free Burton
Councillor Helen Hall is one of four founder members of Plastic Free Burton, a branch of the East Staffordshire Fairtrade Group. This group is part of the national initiative, organised by the campaign group Surfers Against Sewage, and follows on from the initiation of Plastic Free Uttoxeter. The group have already received the backing of key businesses and groups, including Morrisons, Central England Co-Operative, Trent & Dove, Burton ReRun and the Co-Operative Learning Trust. Helen backed the motion at Full Council, which was unanimously passed by ESBC to pledge their support for Plastic Free Burton.
14 Sep 2021