The Liberal Democrats have today announced a manifesto commitment to abolish Ofwat and replace it with a new regulator with the power to crack down on water companies dumping filthy sewage into rivers and beaches.
The Liberal Democrats have selected John Milne for Horsham as Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has announced a General Election.
On Wednesday 17th May, local Conservative MPs Jeremy Quin and Andrew Griffith both voted against a new law which would have seen water companies in court for sewage spills.
The importance of passing a new Local Plan to control unwanted development was outlined by Cllr John Milne, Cabinet Member for Planning & Infrastructure, at a meeting of full council on Wednesday (April 24).
Horsham shoppers were surprised this week when Prime Minister Rishi Sunak appeared in Boots in Swan Walk. He was here to talk about shoplifting, but it was his remarks about local government finance that raise questions.
New figures released by the Environment Agency reveal that Southern Water discharged raw sewage for a staggering 317,285 hours last year. Far from getting better, this is 83% worse than in 2022.
A new charity single to support young carers
Pippa Heylings reports from the global climate summit in Baku
What the Government is doing, and why we're opposing it.
October is Black History Month - a chance to celebrate the Black British community, acknowledge their contributions and discover their stories.
Read Ed Davey's speech to the Liberal Democrats' Autumn Conference in Brighton
Carers are not just support for their loved ones—they are the glue holding our fragile social care system together. They deserve more than token acknowledgements or empty promises.
