Lib Dem council takes action on empty homes in budget
Today, Liberal Democrat-run Westmorland and Furness Council have approved plans designed at reducing the number of empty homes in our area as part of their budget.
22 Feb 2024
National News
Helen celebrates Shropshire Day with pledge to ‘put county first’
North Shropshire MP Helen Morgan is marking this year’s Shropshire Day by proposing an Early Day Motion to the House of Commons celebrating the ‘magnificent heritage’ and ‘community spirit’ of the county.
22 Feb 2024
Rural MPs raise swimming and leisure problems in Shropshire
Two rural Shropshire MPs have used a debate on swimming and leisure facilities to raise problems with provision and potential cuts in the county going forward.
22 Feb 2024
Southwark Labour REJECT chance to make progress on tackling climate emergency
Labour Councillors in Southwark have voted down plans to create a £13m retrofit grant fund for low-income households put forward by the Liberal Democrat opposition.
22 Feb 2024
Southwark Labour REFUSE Plan to Make Council Housing Services Better
At the council’s annual budget setting meeting last night, Southwark Labour voted against the Liberal Democrats bold plan to address the council’s record on customer service.
22 Feb 2024
Alistair Carmichael - Westminster
National Audit Office report reveals slow rural rollout of network coverage – Carmichael responds
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has today responded to the release of a report by the National Audit Office (NAO) into the rollout of rural network coverage, which suggested that it is “unclear” whether the government will meet its targets.
22 Feb 2024