Crossrail: Lib Dem councillors fight car park sale
Crossrail's bid to buy Friars Avenue Car Park under a compulsory purchase order will be fought by Shenfield Councillors Liz Cohen, Graeme Clark and Barry Aspinell.
15 May 2013
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Blackburn Council refuse to act on shocking accident statistics
Labour run Blackburn with Darwen Council have yet again refused to agree to the introduction of 20 mph limits on our residential roads. Labour Councillors turned down yet another Lib Dem motion calling on them to act. This comes after they were found to be the worst area for road accidents to children in recently published report
15 May 2013
Blackburn with Darwen bottom of the league for car accidents to children
Blackburn with darwen have come bottom of the league in a recent publication highlighting the health of local youngsters. The respected Child and Maternal Health Observatory puts us worst for road accidents (killed and seriously injured) to children. You can see the full report here.
15 May 2013
Liberal Democrat Influence - A Queen’s Speech for a Stronger Economy and a Fairer Society
With the Liberal Democrats in Government this Queen's Speech sets out the Coalition's determination to build a stronger economy in a fairer society, enabling everyone to get on in life. It shows that Liberal Democrats are making a real difference in Government, with bills focused on jobs, growth and fairness, and an agenda that shows the Liberal Democrats are keeping the Government anchored firmly in the centre ground.
15 May 2013
Farron backs Cumbria's local newspapers
As Local Newspaper Week takes place (13-19 May),South Lakes MP Tim Farron has today praised local newspapers across Cumbria for being 'the glue that holds our communities together'.
15 May 2013
MP calls for Electricity North West street lighting debate in Westminster
The utility company took a decision in 2011 that, following the death of a BT engineer who was working on a 'joint user pole', they could not guarantee the health and safety of third parties.
15 May 2013