Lib Dems oppose cuts to free travel for older people
Surrey County Council's Conservative Cabinet plans to make serious cuts in the free bus travel that Surrey residents aged over 60 currently enjoy.
1 Dec 2010
National News
Tim takes foster carers concerns to Westminster
South Lakeland's MP, Tim Farron met with local Foster Carers in Kendal to discuss issues affecting them and how he can help to promote fostering.
1 Dec 2010
New Satellite could offer short term boost to rural broadband plans - Farron
South Lakes MP Tim Farron is calling on the government to use the launch of a European satellite to boost rural broadband provision.
1 Dec 2010
Steve Gilbert MP's message for World AIDS Day
Today, 1st December, is World AIDS Day. Openly gay Liberal Democrat MP for St Austell & Newquay, Steve Gilbert, has sent the following message to mark the occasion.
1 Dec 2010
Keeping the Borough Moving in the Snow and Ice
With these freezing temperatures set to stay with us for at least the rest of the week, my priority is obviously to make sure the Council is doing all it can to help people stay safe and to keep the Borough moving during the cold weather. As far as keeping the Borough moving is concerned, we managed to beat the national grit shortage by locating a supply of salt in Sweden in the summer, and we have gone into this winter with 133% more grit than our previous maximum stock level. The gritters have been out 6 nights in the past seven, and you can find out when and where they will be gritting (along with information on school transport and any school closure information) at www.bedford.gov.uk/wintergritting or by following @grittertweets on Twitter.
30 Nov 2010
HSLD appoints two Honorary Co-Presidents!
The Humanist and Secularist Liberal Democrats are proud to announce that we now have two honorary co-presidents.
30 Nov 2010