Council Gets Tough
Wanted posters will go up this week to appeal for help in catching those who blight the city with graffiti.
26 Jul 2006
National News
Ram Katha
The Liberal Democrats would like to Congratulate all the people, young and old who were involved with the "Ram Katha" by Shree Morari Bapu from the 15th of July 06 to the 23rd July 06 under the Auspicious of Jalaram Charitable Trust. There were over 50000 people from all over the world who attended the Katha over the 9 days.
26 Jul 2006
County Tories called to account on Climate Change
The Liberal Democrat Group on Surrey County Council have called on the Council's ruling Conservative administration to take urgent action to reduce Surrey's impact on climate change, publishing a plan by the end of 2006. In a lively debate held at Full Council on 25th July, members from across the chamber joined the Liberal Democrats in calling on the Executive to show leadership in formulating a plan of action to combat climate change.
26 Jul 2006
Fire Service should be able to keep service standards at current levels
Local MP Tim Farron has this week met local fire service chiefs, and local fire-fighters to discuss the proposed changes to fire cover in Kendal. He met Bernard Dolan, Chief Fire Officer for Cumbria County Council yesterday afternoon, and this morning met fire-fighters at Kendal Fire Station.
26 Jul 2006
Trust must now demonstrate they are listening - Farron
Local MP Tim Farron, speaking after the public consultation meeting last night at Kendal Town Hall, says the Hospitals Trust must now demonstrate that they are listening.
26 Jul 2006
Lib Dem Mark Oaten to stand down as MP
Liberal Democrat MP Mark Oaten is to stand down at the next general election. The 42-year-old MP has ended speculation over his political future by announcing he will not contest his Winchester seat. The former Lib Dem home affairs spokesman has said he wants to change careers when he stands down and concentrate on development issues.
26 Jul 2006