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Tessa's February Update

Cut to electricity bills welcome but long term energy reform needed – Carmichael

Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has welcomed news today that typical household energy bills will fall by 7% in April according to regulator Ofgem, following changes to the energy price cap.

Carmichael welcomes government protection of Post Office network

Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has welcomed the government’s announcement today that existing protections for the scope and coverage of the Post Office network will be maintained and expanded.

Sandgate Sea and Food Festival 2026

Join the Sandgate Sea & Food Festival 2026 over August Bank Holiday weekend 29th & 30th August. Alongside free fireworks Sat night there is music from two outdoor stages, markets, and venues throughout Sandgate for music, food, drink and entertainment.

LIB DEMS DEMAND URGENT ACTION FROM STEVE REED MP OVER LAMBETH’S CASINO LICENCE PLANS

Lambeth’s Labour-controlled Licensing Committee recommended removing the “no casino” rule at its meeting yesterday afternoon. It will go to the Full Council for sign-off next week. We have written to local MP and Sec of State Steve Reed to demand action.

Fly-tipping stats: Lib Dems demand serious waste crime be made a National Crime Agency priority

Responding to the Government's publishing the annual statistics on fly-tipping, which has found that around 52,000 incidents were of 'tipper load lorry' size or larger, Liberal Democrat Spokesperson for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Tim Farron said: