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John Shipley attacks Labour secret meeting carve-ups on North East Combined Authority

Speaking in a debate on the Cities and Local Government Devolution Bill [HL] during the Committee stage (3rd Day) (29 Jun 2015) John, Lord Shipley said : My Lords, can the Minister explain what the Government plan to do if all the members of a combined authority are members of the same political party and hold informal pre-meetings prior to the meeting of the combined authority which is being held in public? Let us say that the meeting of the combined authority ends up being a short meeting and the private meeting beforehand ends up being a long one. What steps do the Government plan to take to deal with such situations should they arise?

630 apprentices created in the last year - Farron

South Lakes MP Tim Farron has thanked local businesses and Kendal College after figures released today by the Department of Business, Innovation & Skills showed that 630 roles had been created in Westmorland & Lonsdale.

Sandgate Pothole Watch: Wilberforce Road

Sandgate Parish Councillor Tim Prater has reported potholes and subsidence around a drain gulley cover on Wilberforce Road, Sandgate to Kent Highways for repair.

Formerly Derelict Medieval Properties in the Heart of Bedford are Coming Back into Use this Week

Following a stunning refurbishment programme, medieval properties in one of Bedford's most prominent town centre locations which have stood derelict for nearly fifty years are coming back into use this week, as affordable homes. 1-4 St Paul's Square buildings have been transformed into ten good quality afforable homes for rent, to be managed by Aldwyck Housing Association, after the heritage regeneration 'THI' project led by Mayor Dave Hodgson kick-started a partnership project which is breathing new life into buildings last used back in 1969.

Hydrate with 8 drinks a day

The borough’s month-long hydration campaign begins on 1 July. The aim is to raise awareness of how much water (or other ...

Liberal Democrats in Newcastle start policy process for 2016