MP and councillor welcome rubber stamp to University of Cumbria coming back to Ambleside
But both call for more action on affordable housing for locals, especially with disused buildings
30 Nov 2012
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MP presses minister for swift resolution to flood insurance talks
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has called for a swift resolution to talks between the government and the Association of British Insurers over a new flood insurance framework to replace the current statement of principles, which expires on June 30th 2013.
30 Nov 2012
“Tories and Labour unite to condemn low paid staff to pay cuts” Cllr Glynane
The Leader of the Official Liberal Democrat Opposition at County Hall, Cllr Brendan Glynane, has attacked both the Conservatives and Labour after a Liberal Democrat call to protect Council staff earning under the "Living Wage" (£7.45 per hour) from being forced to take a pay cut. The motion from the Liberal Democrat group would have protected 1373 low paid staff from having their pay cut if it had been passed.
DLD
30 Nov 2012
“Conservative record on schools is nothing to be ‘proud’ of” Cllr Brendan Glynane
The Leader of the Official Liberal Democrat Opposition at County Hall, Cllr Brendan Glynane, has slammed the Conservative administration after they responded to questions from Cllr Glynane on their shocking placements in school league tables published by OFSTED.
DLD
30 Nov 2012
Labour Council shows no sympathy for market traders nor the public
The refurbishment of the famous Chesterfield Market Hall was, inevitably, going to cause some upset - both to traders and to visitors. However, if the local Council pulls out the stops to mitigate the problem then affected traders and members of the general public will understand.
30 Nov 2012
'A' Grade for Local Schools as Borough Ranks Amongst the Best in the Country
There was a lot of coverage in the national media earlier this week of the first Ofsted 'league table' of local authorities,...
29 Nov 2012