Government figures prove that second home ownership in much of Cumbria is 'excessive'
Communities are becoming nonviable due to high levels of second home ownership according to local MP Tim Farron.
3 Dec 2008
Communities are becoming nonviable due to high levels of second home ownership according to local MP Tim Farron.
Local MP Tim Farron yesterday presented Transport Minister Jim Fitzpatrick with a petition demanding the Maritime and Coastguard Agency restore the Arnside Coastguard.
Commenting on the Equalities Bill announced in today's Queen's Speech, Liberal Democrat Youth and Equalities Spokesperson, Lynne Featherstone said: "This is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to add some real vigour to the stalled equalities agenda.
Newcastle's adult services department is now officially amongst the best in the country after awarded the highest possible rating by independent inspectors.
Local MP Tim Farron yesterday presented Transport Minister Jim Fitzpatrick with a petition demanding the Maritime and Coastguard Agency restore the Arnisde Coastguard.
"The Equality Bill in today's Queen's Speech could be excellent news for lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans people", says DELGA Chair Jen Yockney. "But we need to see the details and make sure that it is suitably broad in its scope. Parliament must take this chance to get it right - particularly on the breadth of trans inclusion, to go further than the limited Gender Recognition Act."