MP welcomes fuel duty freeze but wants 5p cut
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has welcomed the news that the Chancellor has agreed to freeze fuel duty but he is working for a fuel duty cut through a fuel derogation scheme.
3 Oct 2013
National News
Tory Councillor prefers Rusian Oligarchs
So the Tory Councillor in charge of housing in the Borough is reported in this newspaper as saying he would prefer new homes in the Borough to be sold on the private market "because you generally get people who would pay a higher price and rely less on public services."
CJC
3 Oct 2013
Mayor Charity Event Invitation
The Lib Dem Mayor of Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council, Lynda Hodgkins, would like to formally invite people across HInckley & Bosworth to a 'Charity Casino Evening' in support the Mayor's charity at the Sketchley Grange on the 12th October. The team have put together a fun evening and have worked extremely hard at ensuring the night will be a success. It is a fun night including a three course meal; Casino tables (no money required, all played with 'funny money' - and you get £100 to start you off!); Music & disco; and a local celebrity and male model has agreed to help on the night too - all for just £28! The Mayor's husband has raised full sponsorship for the casino tables and music. We need YOU to ensure the evening helps the charities SNIPS and Teenage Cancer Trust. Could you email ASAP as numbers to be with Sketchley Grange by Friday Lynda Hodgkins Mayor Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council For inquiries or to book call: Rebecca Owen - Tel: 01455 255879 Democratic Services Officer Hinck
LH
3 Oct 2013
MP says 'Help Allithwaite school win new computer equipment'
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has asked local residents to join with him and vote to support Allithwaite Primary School win IT equipment classroom worth £3,000 in a competition run by Lloyds Bank.
3 Oct 2013
Policing Changes
Our local Police force is going through major changes. Already many Police Stations including Heswall and Hoylake have closed. At the moment Police Officers and PCSOs covering Greasby and Frankby are operating from Upton Police Station and that is expected to continue. With the closure of Heswall Police Station Police Officers and PCSOs covering the Irby area are currently based at Bromborough. We understand that they are likely to transfer to Upton Police Station.
WLD
2 Oct 2013
Planning Application - Kinloss Road
A planning application has been put in to build four two bedroom bungalows on the land by the roundabout.
WLD
2 Oct 2013