There is a Knife Amnesty in Surrey until Wed 26th July, with collection points in Guildford, Staines, Reigate and Woking....
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has accused Michael Gove of "breaking a campaign promise" after he set out plans to cut subsidies for farmers unless they meet certain criteria.
Gateshead moving forward with convention centre plans including a new Arena is undoubtedly good news for Tyneside, says Cllr Anita Lower, Leader of the Liberal Democrats on Newcastle City Council. Securing a convention centre was always an important aspiration for Newcastle's former Liberal Democrat council administration, but the 2008 crash badly affected developer confidence. Under Newcastle's current political leadership, these ambitions have dropped off the agenda. Both Newcastle and Gateshead have benefited hugely from the successful Newcastle-Gateshead partnership centred on the Quayside in recent years, but there is a perception that this co-operation has lessened in recent years given differences over North East devolution. We would like to see more joint working between the two authorities to ensure both sides of the river benefit from developments like this one. Better transport links need to be a big part of this, given that thousands of people will be using the new Arena every week and given exi
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South Lakeland MP Tim Farron has called for pharmaceutical giant GSK to leave a dowry behind to make future investment in the site more attractive for a potential buyer and support local jobs.
Across the City litter bins are going unemptied as Labour sneaks in its litter bins plans - slashing the number available from 2100 to 800. They won't even tell Councillors which ones will go, where the expensive new bigger ones will be installed. Our fair city is being turned into Labour's filthy one. It's time for a new broom!