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
Final EU hurdle to superfast broadband in Cumbria cleared
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has today welcomed the news that the final hurdle to UK's rural rollout of fast broadband has been cleared as the EU has given the £530million scheme the green light following direct intervention by the Culture Secretary. This has been the final obstacle to signing contracts to begin the work of delivering the broadband project in Cumbria.
21 Nov 2012
MP calls on government to press ahead with action on Sky lanterns
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has tabled a motion in Parliament calling for quick action following the Government's report into the effects of Chinese Sky Lanterns on farmers' property and livestock.
21 Nov 2012
Railfreight Boost for East of England - New Rail Track at Nuneaton will take Lorries off the A14
Greener transport, more reliable passenger trains, fewer lorries on the A14 and increased rail capacity are promised for the East of England by significant railfreight improvements at Nuneaton. The 16th November saw the completion of an important £30 million rail scheme contructed by engineering companies Atkins and Balfour Beatty. The 1 mile of track, bridges and a junction were jointly funded by the Coalition Government, Network Rail and the European Community's TEN-T programme. This short new freight line and flyover has been officially opened and now links the cross-regional Nuneaton - Felixstowe route to the West Coast Main Line.
21 Nov 2012
Railfreight Boost for East of England - New Rail Track at Nuneaton will take Lorries off the A14
Greener transport, more reliable passenger trains, fewer lorries on the A14 and increased rail capacity are promised for the East of England by significant railfreight improvements at Nuneaton. The 16th November saw the completion of an important £30 million rail scheme contructed by engineering companies Atkins and Balfour Beatty. The 1 mile of track, bridges and a junction were jointly funded by the Coalition Government, Network Rail and the European Community's TEN-T programme. This short new freight line and flyover has been officially opened and now links the cross-regional Nuneaton - Felixstowe route to the West Coast Main Line.
21 Nov 2012
Essex County Council - Environment and Highways update
Report from the Liberal Democrat group Two important items came to the Environment and Highways Scrutiny committee meeting a few days ago: waste management and bus passes for young unemployed people. See the Agenda.
20 Nov 2012
Farron presses Deputy Prime Minister on unelected National Park Authorities
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has used a question session in the House of Commons to press the Deputy Prime Minister to introduce directly elected positions on National Park authorities to ensure democratic accountability in our National Parks.
20 Nov 2012