Stagecoach Not Acting in Public Interest - Cheney Payne
Stagecoach’s plans to increase Cambridge bus fares before Christmas puts commercial interests before the public good.
Cllr Andy Swain
Ward: Teign Valley
Parishes: Ashton ; Bridford ; Christow ; Doddiscombsleigh ; Dunsford ; Hennock ; Tedburn St Mary ; Trusham
Mobile: 07756 253908
Email: andrew.swain@teignbridge.gov.uk
Stagecoach’s plans to increase Cambridge bus fares before Christmas puts commercial interests before the public good.
New NHS data reveals the shocking increase in ambulance wait times for residents in Bedfordshire. Ambulance services are now at breaking point as wait times for ambulances responding to life threatening situations increase by 20% since 2019. Wait times for the next most serious category of calls have increased by 40% over the same time.
Waltham Forest Liberal Democrats have called on the Government to bring in an emergency ban on banks repossessing people’s homes over the Christmas period. It comes as analysis by the party revealed a “nightmare before Christmas,” with roughly 62,500 homeowners nationwide due to see their mortgage rate hiked between now and 31 December.
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A reminder to sign the Save-the -Trees petiton before Christmas. Following last weeks protest before Rushmoor Councils Full council meeting to save 237 that would be destroyed on the current plan for the development of the Civic Quarter in Farnborough. Join over 1300 people who have signed the petiton already. https://you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/save-237-trees-from-the-farnborough-civic-quarter-development
From 17 to 31 December families are invited to visit Bedford Borough Libraries for free fun craft activities and story-times. Bedford Central, Bromham, Kempston, Putnoe, and Wootton libraries all have events and activities planned. Crafts include; creating paper party hats, New Year calendars and Christmas cards. There will also be colouring, board games, Lego clubs, and story-times.