Upper High Street Development Site : public consultation extended
Following a request from the Liberal Democrats and others, the closing date for comments has been extended until 21st September 2012.
13 Jul 2012
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Liberal Democrat News
'Damning CQC report shows real need to speed up change at trust' says Farron
Local MP Tim Farron has today called for urgent change in the wake of a damning Care Quality Commission (CQC) report into the University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust (UHMBT). Tim has called for a speeding up of changes at the trust, ensuring that we never end up in this situation again.
13 Jul 2012
MP calls for urgent action after broadband setback
Technology giant Fujitsu, has today withdrawn from bidding for Cumbria's rural broadband contract. Reacting to the news South Lakes MP Tim Farron has called on the government to step in and run the project directly.
11 Jul 2012
Public Toilets back on the Agenda
Following the closure of public toilets by the Residents Association run borough council, they are back on the agenda thanks to a Motion from the Liberal Democrats. Debate could take place on 17th July but is more likely to be deferred in order to prepare a report with more details about the proposals
11 Jul 2012
MP calls for apology over outpatient issue
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has called for an apology to all the local residents affected by the outpatients problems.
11 Jul 2012
Essex Conservatives Reject Inquiry into £5.1 Million Spending
Essex County Council today rejected an Inquiry into the spending of £5.1 million on Council charge cards. This followed revelations in the local press regarding spending £87,000 in hotels and resorts, £3,000 spent in bars, night clubs and discos and various other items.
11 Jul 2012