Protest Rally at Loss of Epsom's Fire Engine
On a sub-zero day and with minimal publicity, just a few brave souls turned out for the Protest Rally outside the Fire Station.
20 Jan 2013
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Liberal Democrat News
STOP THE BIG TAX CHEATS
Local Liberal Democrat Councillor, Elliot Kennedy, congratulates Redcar MP, Ian Swales on his stand on corporate tax avoidance. The Liberal Democrat MP secured the debate on this in Parliament and was calling for the Government to take a lead internationally and police its financial borders with the same rigour as its physical boundaries.
19 Jan 2013
Northern council cuts are Labour’s choice – it’s that straightforward!
A New Year, same pain is the message coming from Labour Councils - mainly in the North. Looking at my old stomping ground of Levenshulme, Manchester - the cuts beggar belief. Labour's slash and burn approach to Municipal Governance has come to the fore. Levenshulme has fought off attempts to close their swimming baths three times - now the campaigners are out in force as Labour tries again.
DH
18 Jan 2013
Stay Safe in the Freezing Weather
With the temperatures dropping and the risk of more snow, the Lib Dems and Mayor Dave Hodgson urge everyone stay safe, especially on the roads. If you would like to know what roads are being gritted, and when, you can do this in real-time via a live map on the Councils' website. This can be found here.
18 Jan 2013
Farron secures meeting with transport ministers to discuss Lakes Line electrification
Cumbrian MP, Tim Farron, has today used a Parliamentary question session to secure a meeting with Transport Minister Norman Baker, signalling a major step forward in his campaign to win government backing for plans to electrify the Lakes Line between Oxenholme and Windermere.
17 Jan 2013
'South Lakeland is now rural culture centre of North' says MP
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has heralded South Lakeland as the 'rural cultural hub of the North', following yesterday's announcement that Kendal will host an international comic art festival.
17 Jan 2013