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MP launches 'bring back our bridge' campaign for Backbarrow

South Lakes MP Tim Farron has today launched a 'bring back our bridge' campaign for Backbarrow. The village's footbridge collapsed during the floods last autumn, and at the same time the road bridge in the village was severely damaged. Neither bridge has yet reopened.

16 Jun 2010
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Employment Tribunal rules that may need to be more proof to back up mental health claims

It could be more difficult in future to bring a disability discrimination claim on mental health grounds, following an Employment Tribunal decision. The tribunal suggested that a claimant could be required to provide evidence from a consultant psychiatrist to prove a diagnosis of stress or depression. Previously, the threshold of proof had been lowered to make claiming easier.

15 Jun 2010
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Concessionary Travel funding problems

A Liberal Democrat Councillor has raised the issue of Concessionary Travel funding. Bill Boulter, Liberal Democrat Chairman of a cross party Scrutiny Panel on Concessionary Travel, reported the panels findings at today Cabinet meeting.

15 Jun 2010
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Liberal Democrat responds to Cuts detail

The Liberal Democrat Group has reacted to the news released last week that Leicestershire County Council will need to cut a further £9.9m from its budget following the Government's announcement of £6.5 Billion nationally.

15 Jun 2010
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