Barnet Liberal Democrats have put forward an alternative Budget which proposes a freeze in Council Tax, protects front line services and reverses the Tories' increase in parking charges. Cllr Jack Cohen, Leader of the Liberal Democrats, says the ruling Conservatives are guilty of financial mismanagement on a massive scale. "Our Budget is a clear commitment to do things differently"
SIR - Diversity is the key to our future energy security ("Shale gas boom may cost billions", report, February 24). With output from the North Sea in decline, we are now a net importer of gas, making us more vulnerable to volatile world gas prices.
A £50 million summer schools fund to help the most disadvantaged pupils opens today. The money will help up to 100,000 pupils making the transition from primary to secondary school, a time when Ofsted research shows performance can take a significant dip.
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has paid tribute to the 'outstanding' work of staff, pupils and parents at Grasmere Primary School after news was announced that the school has been given National Leader of Education status.
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has today said even though the management of the trust has changed the real work is yet to start on turning the organisation around.
Statement from BA14 Culture Group following the announced closure of the Arc Theatre as a professional venue,