Farron Calls On Public To Speak Up For Mental Health Services
South Lakeland MP Tim Farron is encouraging residents to make their voices heard in a public consultation about the future of Kendal's mental health ward.
16 Jun 2016
National News
Farron Addresses Faith Groups In Europe Debate
South Lakeland MP Tim Farron made a pitch to faith communities in a speech last night, warning that Brexit would hit the poor hardest.
16 Jun 2016
Newcastle's Science City investment welcomed
A little over a decade ago, I took a deep breath and signed the paperwork - and a large cheque - agreeing the purchase of the Brewery site for what was then the Science City scheme, in a partnership between the council, Newcastle University, and the RDA. In regeneration, it often takes at least 10 years for seeds to flower, so I am glad that the Science Central project has today taken a huge step forward with the announcement of investment of £350m from Legal and General to develop the site. I congratulate those who have secured this deal, which will be of immense economic importance for the city. We all look forward to seeing the project built and occupied by companies driving the science and technology economy. The intervening years have not been easy. Gordon Brown's announcement of Science Cities did not come with any funding attached. The recession slowed investment for a long time. As with the Stephenson Quarter now coming to fruition, the current leader of the council was initially a critic rather tha
GS
16 Jun 2016
Youth ignored in the referendum debate
Dear Sir,
DPH
16 Jun 2016
Youth ignored in the referendum debate
Dear Sir,
DPH
16 Jun 2016
Hoping Council has learnt lessons
Dear Sir,
DPH
16 Jun 2016