Leicestershire Councillor talks about Fire Services campaign on BBC East Midlands Politics Show
A local Councillor was one of the guests on this weeks BBC East Midlands Politics Show.
27 Sep 2015
National News
East of England Disappointment as Government Puts Soham Rail Improvement Plan on Hold.
For over 10 years Network Rail (and Railtrack before it) have been working with local authorities and industry stakeholders on a project known as F2N to improve the Felixstowe to Nuneaton railfreight route across East of England Region. This had been hampered for decades by lack of capacity, the need to reverse trains to negotiate incomplete junctions and a loading gauge which prevented the new larger transport containers from being carried. As a result, ever increasing container-carrying lorry traffic clogged up the A14. One relatively quick fix to move the larger containers by rail was by raising the clearance through the Ipswich Tunnel - but this route was a long way round for freight destined for the Midlands and the North West. It led south through North London and then onto the West Coast Mainline, reducing capacity for passenger and commuter services. With the development of the East Coast ports proceeding apace, it was decided to implement a series of rail improvement schemes to improve the capacity
27 Sep 2015
East of England Disappointment as Government Puts Soham Rail Improvement Plan on Hold.
For over 10 years Network Rail (and Railtrack before it) have been working with local authorities and industry stakeholders on a project known as F2N to improve the Felixstowe to Nuneaton railfreight route across East of England Region. This had been hampered for decades by lack of capacity, the need to reverse trains to negotiate incomplete junctions and a loading gauge which prevented the new larger transport containers from being carried. As a result, ever increasing container-carrying lorry traffic clogged up the A14. One relatively quick fix to move the larger containers by rail was by raising the clearance through the Ipswich Tunnel - but this route was a long way round for freight destined for the Midlands and the North West. It led south through North London and then onto the West Coast Mainline, reducing capacity for passenger and commuter services. With the development of the East Coast ports proceeding apace, it was decided to implement a series of rail improvement schemes to improve the capacity
27 Sep 2015
Barnsbury Gardens Proposed Footpath
Cllr Douglas McCall at the site of the proposed new footpath.
27 Sep 2015
Leicester City Liberal Democrats Fundraising Quiz Night - Thank You
The Leicester City Liberal Democrats would like to thank everyone who attended the quiz night on Friday night and also to Aylestonians Rugby Football Club as our hosts.
LCLD
27 Sep 2015
RECORD NUMBERS ATTEND LIB DEM CONFERENCE
I returned this week from a few days in Bournemouth where our Autumn Conference has been taking place. Despite the very disappointing General Election result, there was a very positive atmosphere amongst members. There was the highest ever number of members attending. Since the General Election, membership of the party has grown by over 40% nationally, and over 60% here in South Lincolnshire.
ABLDTCMD
27 Sep 2015