Farron calls for fairer deal for businesses and residents facing flood fears
South Lakes MP Tim Farron is calling for a fairer deal on insurance for businesses and householders who have been flooded in the past or are at risk of flooding.
6 Jan 2012
National News
Council Contracts department in disarray
Auditors have warned that Wiltshire Council's Contracts department is making a number of "high risk" mistakes. A string of missed clauses and "non-compliance with contract regulations" could expose the Council to "significant corporate risk".
5 Jan 2012
The South Lakes is an ideal location for government's new £15 million rural business hub says MP
Local MP Tim Farron has said that the South Lakes would be an ideal location for one of the government's proposed 'Rural business hubs' and a slice of a £15 million pot. The pilot projects aim to support for local businesses and help grow the rural economy.
5 Jan 2012
Justice for the Lawrence family
This week two of the murderers of Stephen Lawrence, who was brutally killed in a racist attack in 1993, were brought to justice.
5 Jan 2012
Recycling update
The main roll-out of blue lidded bins for the collection of plastic bottles and cardboard has now been completed and collections have successfully started in north, east and west Wiltshire. On average over 700 tonnes of plastic bottles and cardboard are being collected each month.
WC
5 Jan 2012
Recycling update
The main roll-out of blue lidded bins for the collection of plastic bottles and cardboard has now been completed and collections have successfully started in north, east and west Wiltshire. On average over 700 tonnes of plastic bottles and cardboard are being collected each month.
WC
5 Jan 2012
