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Boston Borough, East Lindsey and South Holland District Councils have formally signed off on plans to create an ambitious new partnership – the largest such partnership of councils in the country.
Boston Borough, East Lindsey and South Holland District Councils have formally signed off on plans to create an ambitious new partnership – the largest such partnership of councils in the country.
Last month, the UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change issued a stark reminder of the impact of climate change.
I hope that first readers were able to enjoy a well-earned break from council duties over the summer and spend some time with friends and family.
Like everyone, I have been horrified at the scenes from Afghanistan in recent weeks and months.
Passing a motion and declaring a climate emergency is one thing; doing something practical that makes a difference to the communities we serve is something else.
It has been a summer break we needed, but in the shadow of dreadful disasters in Haiti and Greece, and terror and sadness in Afghanistan.
I represent a ward with a rich LGBT+ history, from the Bloomsbury Group living in its squares to the Gay’s the Word bookshop.
The UK is already seeing more frequent and intense weather extremes because of climate change.
The delivery of domestic abuse services has always been a complex one.
In Newham, as across the UK, there are residents struggling to afford enough food to live a healthy and happy life.