Monthly Archives: November 2011

In the Autumn Statement yesterday, the Government announced that it will invest £20 million “to reduce congestion on the A14”. This was welcomed by local politicians including Cambridge MP Julian Huppert and County Council leader Nick Clarke. However, it’s worth … Continue reading →

In a bit of a departure for this blog, today I turn my attention to the city of Portsmouth. This is not because I’m bored of Cambridge (perish the thought), but rather because Portsmouth was the first place in the … Continue reading →

The Lib-Dem-controlled Cambridge City Council is very keen on recycling, and has made a considerable investment over the last decade to increase the amount of household waste being recycled. How are they doing compared to other local authorities? Some figures … Continue reading →

Cambridge’s annual fireworks display will be taking place on Midsummer Common in  a couple of days. Let’s hope the weather improves. How much does it cost the City Council to put the display on? Councils are now required to publish … Continue reading →

Figures have recently been announced for the amount of Pupil Premium to be paid to state schools in 2011-12. The Pupil Premium is additional funding paid to schools for children who qualify for free school meals (FSM), or who are “looked … Continue reading →

A few weeks ago I looked at Cambridge’s position in the UK unemployment figures. It’s relatively good, with only 1.9% of the working-age population claiming Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA). I’ve since been digging into the figures a bit more on the … Continue reading →