South Lakes MP Tim Farron has started a petition, after it was announced that, from tomorrow (Friday 10th,) birthing services at Helme Chase Maternity Unit at Westmorland General Hospital will be suspended for the next six months.
York’s Liberal Democrats this week are launching a plea to the City of York Council to take urgent action to tackle York’s pothole crisis, after Labour Council rejects Lib Dem Highways budget amendment.
Following Liberal Democrat Councillors calling in Labour’s ban on chocolate advertising in York, Labour Council bosses have discovered that the decision they have taken to bypass the Council’s Procurement Processes is not implementable.
Clive Jones, and the Liberal Democrats have called for an immediate General Election in light of last Thursday’s Local Election results.
I’m really pleased to report on a successful outcome to this year’s City Council elections. Sarah Wood held her seat in Bassett comfortably and, to the surprise of our rivals, Thomas Gravatt gained a seat in Swaythling by a convincing margin.
“It is an honour to be appointed by my colleagues. I am excited to spearhead the work of our fantastic team who are fully focused on keeping this district moving forward.''