Where are our priorities?
"The true measure of any society can be found in how it treats its most vulnerable members."
29 Jun 2017
National News
Massive rise in super-sized primary classes shows need to cancel school cuts - Farron
New figures published today reveal a massive increase in the number of primary school children studying in classes of more than 30 pupils over the last two years. South Lakes MP Tim Farron has accused the Conservatives of treating children like "battery hens" and insisted that the government must cancel the planned cuts to school budgets.
29 Jun 2017
1 in 10 South Lakes families living in fuel poverty
Data released today shows that 1 in 10 households in South Lakeland live in fuel poverty. This equates to more than 3700 South Lakes households, and over 26,000 across Cumbria. The figures show the first increase in fuel poverty since 2008. Local MP Tim Farron has blasted the figures as "shameful".
29 Jun 2017
Surrey Tories plan to axe £2.8m from housing support to the most vulnerable in the county
Liberal Democrat County Councillors in Surrey have expressed their deep concerns over plans by the Conservative administration at County Hall to axe £2.8m from the support it gives to the most vulnerable residents to support their housing needs. The county council has launched a consultation on the proposals which if enacted would reduce the Housing Related Support budget by 70% or £2.8m. Currently 4,477 people receive help but the county council proposes to withdraw all support from those who do not qualify for assistance under the Care Act (2014).
29 Jun 2017
Sandgate Family Fun Day 2017
Sunday 6th August 2017 at Sandgate Park, Military Road
29 Jun 2017
Housing : Liberal Democrats respond to the Queen's Speech
John, Lord Shipley, former Leader of Newcastle City Council and now a Liberal Democrats spokesman in the Lords, said : I have found it surprising that the Queen's Speech says virtually nothing about housing, the financial problems of local government, the funding of adult social care, or the future of business rates and the Local Government Finance Bill.
29 Jun 2017