Farron reacts angrily as 'Warm Homes Bill' blocked by Government
Westmorland and Lonsdale MP Tim Farron reacted angrily to the Government's blocking of today's parliamentary bill aimed at ending fuel poverty.
20 Feb 2009
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CHILDREN IN BLACKBURN WILL BENEFIT FROM LIB DEMS SCHOOLS PLAN
Proposals from the Liberal Democrats for big improvements to schools and teaching will see around £12 million of extra cash for schools in Blackburn to boost the education and life chances of thousands of children say local party members.
20 Feb 2009
Vann slams Cameron's tax con
"Don't be fooled by the Conservative's tinkering" says Vann
20 Feb 2009
Liberal Democrats unveil housing proposals
The Liberal Democrats have unveiled plans to boost the number of low cost homes and reduce repossessions. Government efforts to do so have had little effect and suspending stamp duty on homes worth below £175,000 was a "waste of money". More empty properties need to be used and firms with empty commercial properties should get incentives to let them out as temporary homes.
20 Feb 2009
Lydd Airport Planning Application Update
The planning applications for Lydd Airport expansion seem now destined not to be heard until AT LEAST May 2009 - and probably later.
20 Feb 2009
Information sharing to improve as council selected for care pilot
Rochdale Council is to take part in a pilot aimed at creating a more efficient and transparent system of information sharing across health, social care and community support services.
20 Feb 2009