New lower speed zones should be decided by councils-Farron
Proposals to bring down speed limits in areas where there is a higher risk of accidents have been welcomed by South Lakeland MP Tim Farron.
21 Apr 2009
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More dentists needed to combat rise in hospital admissions-Farron
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has called for continued effort to extend the provision of primary NHS dental care following the publication of a study showing a massive increase in the number of dental hospitalisations for the under-17s.
21 Apr 2009
Kent County Council seeks Double Taxation is get them out of Highways Hell
A past Chairman of Kent County Council announced this evening, at the New Romney Town meeting, the Conservatives are set to start next year a new Road Repair method. The Conservatives plan to give every County Councillor £25000 to spent on road works in their division.
21 Apr 2009
Record Profit Announcement Reinforces Need for Supermarket Regulator - says Farron
Following the news that Supermarket chain Tesco has reported underlying annual pre-tax profits of £3.13bn-the highest on record for a UK retailer- Liberal Democrat Defra Spokesperson Tim Farron MP has called for the creation of an Independent Supermarket Regulator to ensure these profits are passed on to farmers.
21 Apr 2009
Cut taxes for Hinckley and Bosworth residents - Liberal Democrats
Thousands of people in Hinckley and Bosworth will be taken out of income tax altogether by new tax proposals launched by the Liberal Democrats. And thousands more will see their income tax bill slashed by £700 a year.
21 Apr 2009
Tim Farron MP demands action to stop local
Tim Farron MP has called on the Learning and Skills Commission (LSC) to clarify its position in regards to funding for sixth-form colleges in South Lakeland and Eden, after it was suggested that those providing A-level courses in the area would have their funding cut.
21 Apr 2009