It looks like we are going to lose all our busses. Diamond Bus, a familiar sight across the county, has written to the County Council, and to all MPs, stating that they cannot continue to lose over £1million a year on the existing bus routes.
Mark has written to the Ministry of Levelling Up and Local Government for clarification on when the annual index for pitch fees will be updated to the CPI. Written questions and answers - Written questions, answers and statements - UK Parliament
It is so heartening to be able to report good news. The much hated plans to dig a quarry at the old Lea Castle site between Cookley and Wolverley went to the County Council planning committee this week and they were soundly defeated.
I’ve been following the arguments surrounding the comments of my colleague Lee Anderson MP. He is a big supporter of his local food bank, donating money to it and working with it.
This week sees the Queen’s Speech, the government’s announcement of it legislative agenda for the next session of parliament, due to run for about 12 months.
Of course, all government’s want to get on with their legislative agenda, delivering manifesto pledges that they were elected on.
You can tell there’s an election on the way, although it is a fallow year here in Wyre Forest (notwithstanding the by election for Bewdley Town Council).
