Farron backs Farmers Weekly campaign to get more British food into hospitals
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has backed a campaign run by Farmers Weekly to get more UK food into our hospitals.
5 Jun 2013
National News
Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill passes Lords Second Reading
Today, the Marriage (Same-Sex Couples) Bill passed Second Reading in the Lords after a wrecking amendment from Lord Dear was defeated. The news was celebrated by Lib Dem campaigners and parliamentarians, and LGBT+ Lib Dems activists who helped organise a peaceful, nonpartisan vigil outside the Lords on both Monday and Tuesday evenings.
4 Jun 2013
Hinckley and Bosworth Tenants group get positive response in Town
A newly formed group representing Tenants in Hinckley and Bosworth had a positive response from passers-by when they set up stall in Hinckley town centre.
4 Jun 2013
Farron hails important funding success for local schools
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has welcomed news that the Government have listened to his campaign to fix the funding formula for rural schools and has hailed today's ministerial statement as a 'major success' for schools across the South Lakes.
4 Jun 2013
LIB DEMS CRITICISE LABOUR'S CREATION OF 'JOBS FOR THE BOYS'
At a recent meeting of Rochdale Council, the ruling Labour group have decided to create a number of additional paid posts for Councillors within their ranks.
RLD
4 Jun 2013
HEYWOOD'S FINEST SWORN IN AS ROCHDALE MAYOR
At the recent annual mayor making ceremony held at Rochdale town hall, Cllr Peter Rush was sworn in as the next Mayor of the borough of Rochdale for the 2013/14 metropolitan year.
RLD
4 Jun 2013