Lib Dems oppose housing mega-development plans for Swanley and Hextable
Dear Sir, Swanley and Hextable residents are quite right to oppose the gigantic new housing developments put forward by...
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3 Oct 2016
National News
"Time to Change" gets £20 million more from the Government
A campaign that aims to tackle the stigma around mental health has been given £20m in funding from the Department of Health, Comic Relief and the Big Lottery Fund. The Time To Change initiative, run by charities Mind and Rethink Mental Illness, works with schools, employers and local communities to reduce discrimination and raise awareness.
3 Oct 2016
Chronically ill claimants, won't face repeated ESA assessments
Tens of thousands of people claiming the main benefit for long-term sickness will no longer face repeated medical assessments to keep their payments. Work and Pensions Secretary Damian Green said it was pointless to re-test recipients of Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) with severe conditions and no prospect of getting better.
3 Oct 2016
"Failing Disabled Children across the UK" , the BHTA calls for better provision of equipment for disabled children
The children's section of the BHTA - British Healthcare Trades Association, have compiled a report which shows that there is poor provision of appropriate equipment for disabled children. This report was compiled together with Liberal Democrat Peer Lord Chris Rennard. The following is taken from their website.
3 Oct 2016
MP opens new-look Sedbergh Post Office
South Lakeland MP Tim Farron cut the ribbon to officially reopen Sedbergh Post Office following its modernisation and refurbishment.
3 Oct 2016
RPA incompetence set to cost taxpayer - Farron
The "utter incompetence" of the Government's Rural Payments Agency will leave taxpayers to foot the bill. South Lakes MP Tim Farron is demanding immediate action from the Environment Secretary Andrea Leadsom MP.
3 Oct 2016