Outrage at decision to axe travel tokens
Responding to the proposal by Conservatives on Hampshire County Council to axe travel tokens, leading Lib Dem Councillor John Shaw said:
22 Nov 2010
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Farron launches Dentistry campaign
Tim Farron MP has today launched a campaign to clear the waiting list and allow every person in the South Lakes to have access to a NHS dentist.
22 Nov 2010
MP uses meeting with Deputy Prime Minister to call for National Park elections pilot
South Lakes Tim Farron MP has used a meeting with Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg to call for the Lake District to be a pilot scheme for direct elections to the governing bodies of the National Parks.
22 Nov 2010
Peerage for Barnet Councillor
Long standing Liberal Democrat Councillor for Childs Hill, Monroe Palmer, has been appointed to the House of Lords.
21 Nov 2010
My Submission to the Incinerator Consultation? No, No, No
The Infrastructure Planning Commission's consultation on Covanta's plans to build a 600,000 tonne incinerator at Rookery Pit near Stewartby closed on Friday. I made a submission in a personal capacity. I have always been steadfast in my opposition to a project which represents an appalling prospect for Stewartby and for the wider Borough, and I set out my very strong objections to the proposal.
21 Nov 2010
Andrew Stunell: A fairer future for social housing
"In times of economic hardship, it is vital that social housing is effective in helping people get back on their feet."
21 Nov 2010