Dacorum resident and Liberal Democrat MEP for South East England, Sharon Bowles, has applied to replace Mervyn King when he retires as Governor of the Bank of England in the New Year.
A staggering £0.5 million in compensation has been paid out over the last three years to Essex residents whose cars have been damaged by potholes. A Freedom of Information request by Liberal Democrat Cllr. David Kendall has revealed the figures for the years 2009-2012.
Cllr David Kendall and Cllr Karen Chilvers have reacted with shock and disbelief at Defra's news that no noise reduction measures will be implemented on the A12.
An innovative energy scheme launched by South Lakeland District Council has been praised in Westminster by South Lakes MP Tim Farron. The buying co-operative is estimated to make savings of £60 to £300 for local residents per year.
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has today welcomed farming minister David Heath to Kendal to discuss farming and the rural economy.
A group of organisations forming the White Horse Alliance www.corridor-alliance.co.uk is encouraging people who care about the future of the county to object to the council's plans. Here's their statement: