National Liberal Democrat News - East Riding Liberal Democrats

Lib Dem Lobbying Pays Off - New Report Outlines Need for East West Rail Extension to Cambridge and Beyond

With work to link Oxford and Bedford as part of the East-West Rail Scheme now underway, Lib Dem Mayor Dave Hodgson has welcomed a new report which identifies the huge economic benefit of extending the line to Cambridge. The report published this week by the East West Rail Consortium, of which Bedford Borough Council is a member along with other local authorities along the route, states that the it will deliver an economic benefit of up to around £750 million, and could see a direct train link enabling journey times between Cambridge and Bedford of just 24 minutes.

22 Aug 2014

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New East West Rail Report Outlines Need for Extension to Cambridge and Beyond

With work to link Oxford and Bedford as part of East-West Rail now underway, Lib Dem Mayor Dave Hodgson has welcomed a new report which identifies the huge economic benefit of extending the scheme to Cambridge. The report published this week by the East West Rail Consortium, of which Bedford Borough Council is a member along with other local authorities along the route, states that the it will deliver an economic benefit of up to around £750 million, and could see a direct train link enabling journey times between Cambridge and Bedford of just 24 minutes.

22 Aug 2014

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South Lakes MP made a public plea for residents not to set off sky lanterns as we enter the festive season.

Sky lanterns code will make a big difference for farmers - Farron

Cumbrian MP Tim Farron has welcomed the news that a code has been drawn up to ensure sky lanterns are manufactured to be biodegradable and then that they are sold responsibly.

22 Aug 2014

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MP backs national apprenticeship campaign

South Lakes MP Tim Farron has backed a national apprenticeship campaign and urged people to a fresh look at the career path. He has also taken the opportunity to again ask local businesses to look at taking on an apprentice.

22 Aug 2014

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MP welcomes 'Major step forward' on Hallgarth play area

South Lakes MP Tim Farron has welcomed the 'massive step forward' in the long running campaign to bring back the play equipment to the Hallgarth estate in Kendal. Tim has thanked local councillor Matthew Severn for all of his hard work on the issue.

22 Aug 2014

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Lib Dem councillors retire: thank you

Two long-serving Lib Dems retired from the district council in May. Derek Jacobs served residents of Chipping Ongar, Greensted & Marden Ash for 26 years. Peter Spencer represented Grange Hill and then Buckhurst Hill East for 15 years.

22 Aug 2014

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