It’s emerged that a ‘rainbow junction’ in support of the LGBT community cost taxpayers almost £50,000. The four crossings, painted in the coloured stripes of the Progressive Pride flag was rolled out in Chiswick High Road in February by the Labour-run Hounslow council. According to a newspaper outlet, disability campaigners were left furious when itContinue reading “Labour-Run Council Splashes Out Nearly £50,000 On LGBT-Friendly Rainbow Junction, Sparking Fury”
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War On Drivers: A Secret War
Councils across the United Kingdom have been waging a war on cars by removing thousands of parking areas and replacing them with street furniture, bike shelters and flower beds. Local authorities are the driving force behind the trend and claim that cars unfairly dominate high streets and town centres, while businesses feel the transformation couldContinue reading “War On Drivers: A Secret War”
Snowball Effect!
Spectators were left stunned after motorists failed to prevent a string of comedy car crashes in the snow. Vehicles seemed to collide in slow motion while a bus slid into bollards as drivers struggled to remain in control in the increasingly dangerous conditions. The collisions were captured on camera in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire and shared onContinue reading “Snowball Effect!”
A Couple’s Wedding Is Canceled Because The Venue 300 Miles Away From Channel Will Be Used For Asylum Seekers
A couple told of their devastation after their wedding in a luxury hotel 300 miles away from the English Channel was cancelled due to the venue being secured by officials to accommodate asylum seekers. Simon Pritchard and Lucy Campbell, 28, were just five weeks away from tying the knot at the four-star Hilton Garden InnContinue reading “A Couple’s Wedding Is Canceled Because The Venue 300 Miles Away From Channel Will Be Used For Asylum Seekers”
COUNCILS Will Now Issue Speeding Fines Of £130 To Anyone Driving Faster Than 20mph
A London council will start issuing £130 speeding penalties to anyone driving faster than 20mph as drivers fear they will be fleeced by authorities. Wandsworth Council is launching a pilot scheme where it can give tickets to motorists exceeding the 20mph limit in residential areas, roads which often have fewer fixed cameras and mobile patrolsContinue reading “COUNCILS Will Now Issue Speeding Fines Of £130 To Anyone Driving Faster Than 20mph”
A Million Households Are Likely To Miss Out On £150 In Council Tax Rebates
New figures show that a million households could miss out on the £150 council tax rebate to help with the cost of living. Ministers have been cautioned that those who don’t pay council tax through direct debit risk being left out in the cold if they forget to apply by the end of the month.Continue reading “A Million Households Are Likely To Miss Out On £150 In Council Tax Rebates”
At Some Councils, Nine Out Of Ten Staff Still Work From Home
It has emerged that more than 90 per cent of council staff are working from home in some places. According to freedom of information requests, council buildings are between a quarter and a half as full as offices in the private sector, yet local authorities are still using taxpayers’ money to service empty office space.Continue reading “At Some Councils, Nine Out Of Ten Staff Still Work From Home”
Britain Is Crippled By Staff Shortages
COVID related staff shortages continued to have a significant impact on British life just hours before much of the nation returns to work, with bin collections suspended, rail services cancelled and one in ten NHS staff off sick. And as some workers prepare to go back into the office after the Christmas and New YearContinue reading “Britain Is Crippled By Staff Shortages”
In England, Two-Thirds Of Councils Are Considering Tax Increases For 2022
Two-thirds of councils in England are considering tax hikes next year, in another blow to family finances. Millions of people across the country are now having to brace themselves for a double whammy of skyrocketing bills and an upsurge in National Insurance Payments. According to some estimations, this is on top of rising inflation, whichContinue reading “In England, Two-Thirds Of Councils Are Considering Tax Increases For 2022”
Before Christmas Shopping, Take The COVID Test
The Government has announced new guidance to take a lateral flow test before travelling to congested areas to avert a fourth wave this winter. It’s the first time Britons have been asked to take a test before going to high-risk settings, which could include busy stores and town centres. Before people in England were askedContinue reading “Before Christmas Shopping, Take The COVID Test”
THE MONTHLY MOSQUITO 