Local Lib Dem councillor gains cross-party support for Cumbrian micro-franchise following Northern rail chaos
A local Lib Dem councillor in Kendal has gained cross-party support for a Cumbrian micro rail franchise.
25 Jul 2018
National News
Award-Winning Parks in Bedford Borough
Bedford Borough parks have again been awarded Green Flags this year, with Priory Country Park receiving this award for the 17th year in a row!
25 Jul 2018
Appeal launched over Clearwater Drive planning refusal
An appeal has been launched against the refusal by councillors for planning permission to build a primary school on open space at Clearwater Drive in Quedgeley. Councillors on Gloucester City Council planning committee rejected the application last year after a campaign by local residents and supported by the Liberal Democrats. The Diocese of Gloucester Academies Trust had applied to build a new school on the field, which is popular with dog walkers. It would provide a new home for Clearwater Church of England Academy, which is currently using temporary accommodation at Hardwicke Parochial Primary School. Under the plans there would have been enough space for 420 pupils from reception year upwards. The Liberal Democrats have long argued the land should be retained as open space and the new school built at Kingsway where new homes are being built. Local residents were also concerned about traffic problems if the school was to be built at Clearwater Drive. The Education and Skills Funding Agency has now lodged
25 Jul 2018
Support needed for Armed Forces community – Cllr Tim Douglas
Councillor Tim Douglas who represents the Liberal Democrats in Paddox Ward has raised the issue of the Royal British Legion's 'Count Them In' campaign to provide more information and support to our Armed Forces personnel.
RLD
24 Jul 2018
Concerns raised over changes to private rented sector in Rugby
Rugby Liberal Democrat Councillors have raised concerns about the lack of activity from the Conservative administration who run Rugby Borough Council about efforts to introduce a Private Renters Charter and engaging with landlords about significant changes to legislation affecting Houses in Multiple Occupation.
RLD
24 Jul 2018
MP calls on Government to extend farming stewardship schemes post-Brexit
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has tabled a motion in the House of Commons calling on the Department for the Environment to extend the farming stewardship schemes by an initial two years.
24 Jul 2018