Lib Dem County Budget survey now closed
Just a quick note to say that our opinion survey on the County Council's budget has now closed.
1 Feb 2011
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New Chief Constable Confirms - There Will be NO Merger
I have just emerged from a meeting with the new Chief Constable of Bedfordshire, Alf Hitchcock, who confirmed that merger plans with Hertfordshire (or anywhere else) are 'dead.' We of course had excellent news last year when the bid to merge the forces was blocked after Home Office intervention, but to hear the leadership of the Force itself, which had been heavily in favour of merging, rule it out categorically is fantastic for all of us who have campaigned to save our local police force.
31 Jan 2011
Epsom Hospital NOT Closing
Local residents have been in touch with us after seeing the RA Residents' Party campaigning in Epsom High Street to "save Epsom...
31 Jan 2011
‘Suspension of search and rescue privatisation gives us opportunity to look again’ - Farron
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has called on the government to look again at plans, drawn up by the previous Labour government, to privatise the RAF Search and Rescue service following their suspension last week.
31 Jan 2011
MP honours the ‘Untold Stories’ of the Holocaust by Signing Book of Commitment
Local MP Tim Farron pledged his commitment to Holocaust Memorial Day by signing a Book of Commitment in the House of Commons...
31 Jan 2011
Huge Success for Winter Homeless Shelter
The Folkestone Winter Shelter has helped 29 people with overnight accommodation, food and support in just 7 weeks. The shelter provides a place to stay for those who would otherwise sleep rough. During the coldest months of December to February, the project brings together local churches, organisations and volunteers.
31 Jan 2011