Local Lib Dems have chosen Broadacres resident and Parish Councillor Paul Cragg to stand in the Worplesdon by-election on 3rd May. Worplesdon is facing a fresh poll for the County Council following the resignation of Conservative Nigel Sutcliffe.
Following an announcement this morning by Environment Minister, Richard Benyon, about the introduction of a new "hotline to the heart of Government" for rural communities through the new Rural and Farming Network, Cumbrian MP Tim Farron, has welcomed the move to make government policies more rural-friendly.
Dog owners may soon receive a £75 fixed penalty notice if they don't clean up after their dog as well as keeping them on leads in designated areas in Bedford Borough.
Local MP Tim Farron today joined excited local residents to greet Prince Charles on his visit to Staveley.
In the last North Jesmond Focus we were pleased to report a large increase in financial support for Operation Oak from Newcastle University. We can now report that Northumbria University has agreed to double its annual contribution from £4,000 to £8,000. Peter Breakey writes: " We have had a productive series of meetings with the universities. It was very helpful that representatives from the JRA (Jesmond Residents
Mayor Dave Hodgson ...