TV documentary to highlight 4x4 and trail bike issues in national park
The challenge of managing opposing views about 4x4 and trail bike use on green lanes in the Peak District National Park is highlighted in a new TV documentary.
18 Oct 2011
National News
Libraries axe still set to fall: but is there light at the end of the tunnel?
Liberal Democrats on Surrey County Council have condemned the County's Communities Select Committee for failing to reverse plans to axe all staff from ten of the County's smaller libraries.
18 Oct 2011
Farron calls on Director General to re-think Radio Cumbria cuts in face to face meeting
Cumbrian MP Tim Farron today met BBC Director General Mark Thompson and called on him to re-think his planned 20% cuts to BBC Radio Cumbria.
18 Oct 2011
Sarah Teather annouces: Parenting Classes to be piloted in High Peak
Liberal Democrat Children's Minister, Sarah Teather, has announced that the Coalition Government will trial free parenting classes, aiming to reach more than 50,000 parents.
18 Oct 2011
Lib Dem councillor uses the ‘Councillor Call for Action’ legislation.
This rarely used piece of legislation has only been used twice before in Wolverhampton.
18 Oct 2011
Farron celebrates local charity champions
In the run-up to this year's national Trustees' Week, which runs from 31 October - 6 November 2011, local MP Tim Farron is thanking local charity staff, volunteers and trustees for their dedicated work in running organisations throughout the South Lakes.
18 Oct 2011