Following an announcement this morning by Environment Minister, Richard Benyon, about the introduction of a new "hotline to the heart of Government" for rural communities through the new Rural and Farming Network, Cumbrian MP Tim Farron, has welcomed the move to make government policies more rural-friendly.
Local MP Tim Farron today joined excited local residents to greet Prince Charles on his visit to Staveley.
Local Lib Dems have chosen Broadacres resident and Parish Councillor Paul Cragg to stand in the Worplesdon by-election on 3rd May. Worplesdon is facing a fresh poll for the County Council following the resignation of Conservative Nigel Sutcliffe.
Speaking at the launch of the Liberal Democrat campaign for local elections in England, Liberal Democrat Leader and Deputy Prime Minister, Nick Clegg said:
The Environment Agency has declared that most of the South East and Eastern England is in an official state of drought after 15 months of below average rainfall. Around 25% of a household's energy bill is from heating the water that is used during showering, washing clothes and dishwashing, so by using water more efficiently and cutting out waste and unnecessary use, you can conserve water, save energy and money on your bills.
The Worplesdon County Council seat is up in a By-Election on Thursday 3rd May. Local man of action Paul Cragg is the Liberal Democrat candidate. With many years of experience and a record of getting things done, Paul is the natural choice to get a hard working Councillor to work for you on Surrey County Council.