Farron says South Lakes shouldn't lose out on ITV channels
Local MP Tim Farron has today called on the Government to ensure that South Lakeland receives the full range of ITV channels.
7 Dec 2009
National News
Rowen shows his support for Palestinian state
Rochdale MP Paul Rowen has signed Early Day Motion 314 supporting the creation of a Palestinian state. It comes after a proposal from Sweden, the current holder of the Presidency of the European Union, initiated a new document on the Middle East peace process.
7 Dec 2009
Kirkholt set to receive Community Investment
The Kirkholt estate in Rochdale been selected as part of a government programme to connect communities who have been affected by the recession.
7 Dec 2009
Council withdraws planning brief for Ashford College site
Spelthorne Council have performed a rapid U-turn on their attitude to the Ashford College site. After rushing out a planning brief for the site-for houses and shops - they have been forced to stop the process and think again.
6 Dec 2009
Bus service cuts start
We warned last May that the Conservatives would start cutting bus services, once the county council elections on 4th June were safely out of the way. In October we learnt that the Pegasus school bus scheme will end next July, causing additional environmental problems and traffic chaos as well as giving problems to thousands of parents faced with getting their children to school. Now Surrey County Council is consulting on a 'Bus Review' aimed at cutting costs of other bus services by at least 20%.
6 Dec 2009
America elects Gay Asian but UK representation is still poor
Alex Wan has recently become the first openly gay and Asian-American man elected to the Atlanta City Council.
6 Dec 2009