Breaking Britain returns, this time it’s the schools
Why is so much of Britain’s infrastructure literally falling apart?
13 Sep 2023
News
Press release on the Autumn Statement.
Lib Dems condemn “chaotic and incompetent” budget
17 Nov 2022
Sewage in our Rivers
The sheer quantity of raw sewage being dumped into Britain’s rivers and coastal areas is a scandal and a disgrace.
14 Sep 2022
Fight to save Keys Hall goes on
At the Annual Council meeting on 16th May, newly elected Liberal Democrat Councillor Karen Chilvers presented the petition to save Keys Hall, the community facility that was voted "surplus to leisure and recreational requirements" recently.
16 May 2007
LIB DEMS FINALLY SECURE MORE SPENDING ON PAVEMENT REPAIRS
After years of pressure, Liberal Democrats at Essex County Council have succeeded in pushing the Conservative administration into spending more money on pavement repairs. This year the Lib Dems recommended an extra £3m spend, but it was voted down by the Conservative administration who said the funding was not necessary. In a spectacular U-turn the Conservatives have now conceded that the money must be spent.
16 May 2007
Tim Farron forward diary: 15th to 19th May
On Tuesday Tim will be attending a meeting of the Environmental Audit Committee. He will then go on to meet with constituents in Parliament, before meeting with Genworth Financials to discuss problems with a lack of affordable housing for first time buyers, and the role of mortgage insurance.
16 May 2007
Supermarket profits soar as farmers suffer
Tim Farron, MP for Westmorland and Lonsdale and Chair of the All Party Parliamentary Group on Hill Farming has today hit out at news of the annual profits of supermarket chain Sainsbury's rising 47% from £267 million to £380 million. The industry giant has seen sales jump to £18.5 billion while many of Britain's farmers are struggling to survive.
16 May 2007
Farron speaks out against Freedom of Information restrictions
Local MP Tim Farron is intending to speak in a House of Commons debate on the Freedom of Information Bill this Friday.
16 May 2007
Farron presses Sport England for Berners pool support
Local MP, Tim Farron has today written to the Chief Executive of Sport England, Jennie Price asking for help in reopening the Berners swimming pool in Grange-over-Sands. The pool, which opened in 2007 as a community trust was forced to close last year because of financial problems. Mr Farron asked Sport England if they would meet with him to discuss ways in which the pool could be reopened.
16 May 2007