The Union of European Federalists has published its manifesto for the European Parliament elections. Stronger Together in a Federal Europe responds to the current crises of the economy, climate and international security by calling for the European Union to strengthen its system of government. Read more at http://en.federaleurope.org/index.php?id=6719&tx_ttnews[tt_news]=2155&tx_ttnews[backPid]=3327&cHash=4550bf1a84
Demolition of the derelict Sefton Arms public house on the Longmead estate is due to get under way within days and will take about four weeks.
Following reports that Labour Chief Whip Nick Brown is to "crack down" on lazy Labour MP's who have a low attendance rate and low voting rate, his Lib Dem opponent Greg Stone has drawn attention to Nick Brown's own Parliamentary record.
UKIP's John Howlett called for us to leave the EU in his letter (BFP 20th March) without giving any explanation of how we would address the issues of immigration; combating climate change; getting a fair deal for British business; the rights of the British working in Europe, or living in comfortable retirement in Spain and Italy.
The Mortgage Rescue Scheme was announced last year by the Government in response to rising levels of home repossessions.
Liberal Democrats who control Blackburn with Darwen Council, in association with Conservatives and others are pleased that we have been able to announce a major improvement to the sports facilities at Witton Park.
