An academic at Northumbria University is keen to progress with a research project for one of his built environment postgraduates which could be highly significant in preparation for an eventual implementation of LVT in the UK.
Cllr Nigel Clarke has been elected as Chair of Brentwood & Ongar Liberal Democrats after his ward colleague, Cllr Karen Chilvers, completed her full three year term in charge of the local party.
Residents attending a recent meeting, organised by the West Gosforth Ward Committee following representations, have shown interest in developing a cooperative business or another similar type of social enterprise in Gosforth.
Thanks to the determination of local Liberal Democrat campaigner Jonathan Webber and Councillor Robin Lawrence, the concierge service at Park Ward's Vauxhall Estate has been saved. It had been feared that the service might have to be axed because of cuts forced on Wolverhampton due to the previous Labour Government's reckless financial mismanagement.
Tim Farron met last week with Cumbria's Chief Constable Craig Mackey to press for reassurances about the future of Kendal's popular torchlight procession.
Cabinet Minister Chris Huhne MP held his first green round table meeting in the South Lakes this weekend with local schemes like Kentmere Hydro and manufacturers like Gilkes and NJO lighting from Kendal.