Northants Labour

Northamptonshire Labour Party. Opinions our own. RT not an endorsement.

[Danielle Stone @Dalwahabi]

Fascinating insights into progressive politics@MK Labour. Many thanks.

[Mick Scrimshaw @MickScrimshaw]

Half way through the financial year the County Council are expecting to have a £17m overspend which will bring... https://t.co/oeEk5vPf3v

[Mick Scrimshaw @MickScrimshaw]

Because of the massivve financial pressure tthe County Council is under due to both cuts from central government... https://t.co/vSa2kSPf96

[Northants Labour @NorthantsLabour]

.@MickScrimshaw suggests if NCC was a private business, the administrators would've already been called in. #ncclabour

[Northants Labour @NorthantsLabour]

.@MickScrimshaw tells Cabinet meeting "this Council is on the brink of bankruptcy" as it fails to meet saving targets.

[Northants Labour @NorthantsLabour]

Bid for street light review in Northamptonshire refused amid claims a man was killed crossing dimly lit road - http://t.co/fuY3lKNX5F

[Northants Labour @NorthantsLabour]

.@johnadammcghee asking pertinent questions around safeguarding in #Northamptonshire schools. Watch live: http://t.co/gNQa0wtueH.

[Mick Scrimshaw @MickScrimshaw]

Last night I spoke in favour of the Labour motion to allow free parking for blood donors and voters on poling... http://t.co/VUHmge7BAR

[Northants Labour @NorthantsLabour]

@NorthantsLabour presenting motions on Npton's Heritage Gateway and 20mph speed limits around parks & playgrounds this afternoon #ncclabour

[Danielle Stone @Dalwahabi]

Research shows most speeding saves 4 mins. Slowing down makes it safer for pedestrians and cyclists and allows us to enjoy our environment.

[Danielle Stone @Dalwahabi]

On BBC radio Northampton this morning with Friends of Abington Park re the Labour motion to bring in 20 mile an hour speed limits near parks

[Northants Labour @NorthantsLabour]

@Npton_Labour Watch live at: http://t.co/gNQa0wtueH & tweet us your thoughts using #ncclabour.

[nccdemocracy @nccdemocracy]

Full Council is now receiving an update from the independent chair of the NCC Audit Committee, at http://t.co/lsS8mq0vJQ

[Northants Labour @NorthantsLabour]

Cllr Coombe points out youth reoffending rate above national average & the number of first time entrants into system still too high.

[Northants Labour @NorthantsLabour]

@Dalwahabi concerned about reduction in Youth Offending Service budget and lack of health & education staff involved in team.

[Northants Labour @NorthantsLabour]

Cllr @Dalwahabi praises the Youth Offending Service for work & reporting. But asks for more details about young people involved in system.

[Northants Labour @NorthantsLabour]

Tories close down debate on street lighting 40 mins early. Clearly not bothered about the issues local residents are facing! #ncclabour

[Northants Labour @NorthantsLabour]

.@NCCConservative claiming street lighting #PFI a huge success. Why were there over 5,000 complaints in 2013 then? #ncclabour

[Northants Labour @NorthantsLabour]

Cllr Butcher calls for impact study to ascertain residents' views on the #StreetLightSwitchOff @mycountycouncil

[Northants Labour @NorthantsLabour]

Full Council @mycountycouncil now underway. #ncclabour