Farron welcomes proposed council tax freeze
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has today congratulated Lib Dem run South Lakeland District Council for proposing to freeze council tax for the third year in a row.
14 Feb 2013
National News
Warminster Damask Way housing approved
The scheme is for the demolition of 66 Damask Way and the erection of 23 houses on the field behind it. Planning officers recommended permission despite strong objections from the town council and many local residents.
13 Feb 2013
Baroness Thomas writes… Getting Personal Independence Payments right
This afternoon the Department of Work and Pensions announces a significant change on the new Personal Independent Payments following significant Lib Dem pressure. Celia Thomas, the Lib Dem peer who has campaigned tirelessly on the issue, explains why it's a major win.
CT
13 Feb 2013
MS Society Lobby DWP Over Disability Living Allowance Changes
Campaigners representing tens of thousands of people with multiple sclerosis (MS) are to lobby the government over welfare changes they claim will restrict help for people with fluctuating conditions.
13 Feb 2013
Carers and the Welfare Reform Act
The Government is in the process of making the biggest changes to the benefits system for decades. This is bringing a great deal of uncertainty and fear for families affected by illness and disability who depend on benefits for their everyday living costs.
13 Feb 2013
LTB (Lying Thieving Bastards) 'Label' Given To Disabled Claimants, BBC's Panorama Reveals
A company contracted to help the disabled and unemployed get back into work, has come under scrutiny after a former staff told the BBC claimants were called 'LTBs' or 'Lying Thieving Bastards.'
AI
13 Feb 2013