The Liberal Democrats have become the first major party to commit to ending the "national scandal" of rough sleeping across Britain, including in Newbury and West Berkshire.
Tory attitude to housing is a scandal.
Today the Conservative party announced plans to extend the right to buy to Housing Association properties. This proposal will lead to longer waiting lists for homes and fewer social houses. In February 2015, 1,092 qualifying households were on the Common Housing Register for West Berkshire. 1,569 non-qualifying households were also on the list. I know, I checked … Continue reading Tory attitude to housing is a scandal.
Britain is a Better Place
Sharing a drink with Albert Tillen, at The Red House in Newbury This seems like the ideal time to share my favourite list - Liberal Democrat policies included in our 2010 Manifesto, which have been delivered by our team in Government. The list includes some of the most socially democratic policies this country has … Continue reading Britain is a Better Place
Let’s have fairer Council Tax for all Home Owners
The biased nature of the Council Tax System has long been a frustration to me. I do not like any system that operates with one rule for you and another for us. The current range of council tax bands does not spread the burden of council tax fairly across society. Council Tax paid by home owners … Continue reading Let’s have fairer Council Tax for all Home Owners
Decent Homes for All
A major concern of Lib Dems here in West Berkshire and nationally is that too often, planners, developers and architects concentrate on the physical fabric of what is built rather than the social context in which housing needs to be placed. This can create ghettoised areas in our towns, where young are separated from old; rich are separated … Continue reading Decent Homes for All