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
MP pays tribute to Jo Stephenson
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has paid tribute to Windermere councillor and Cumbria County Council deputy leader, Jo Stephenson, who sadly died last night in hospital.
26 Jul 2014
Local People Back CCTV
When Conservative Shepway District Council decided to cut CCTV from our town centre, Lynne Beaumont and the Lib Dems decided to hit the high street and ask people what they wanted.
26 Jul 2014
Disability benefits system has 'grave' flaws, MPs warn
Parts of the UK'sdisability benefits system require a "fundamental redesign" because flaws in the process are so "grave", a report by MPs has said.
25 Jul 2014
No Births, No Beds: Commissioners Select 'Devastating' Preferred Options for Bedford Hospital
Two proposals for a massive, permanent downgrading of Bedford Hospital have been identified by NHS Commissioners as preferred options under their ongoing health review. The two models for future care both involve major cuts across all services including an end to all maternity and dedicated children's services in Bedford. The move comes in spite of the hospital's high safety rating and the growing local population.
25 Jul 2014
Residents and Councillors put case to save Hinckley Environmental asset
A Public Hearing was held in Hinckley on the 24th July into the future of the Big Pit nature feature in Hinckley. The Big Pit is considered an environmental asset, by many residents in Hinckley. It is a water feature, almost a lake, behind Ashby Road in Hinckley. An applicant has proposed to fill in the Big Pit and build houses on the site. This has provoked huge opposition from local residents and Hinckley Lib Dem Councillors. The plans to build on the Big Pit were opposed by both Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council and Leicestershire County Council. So the applicant appealed to a government Inspector for permission to build on the site. The Inspector held a second Public Hearing into the case on July 24th and there was a big turnout of local residents and Councillors. Michael Mullaney Lib Dem County Councillor for Hinckley said "Residents came with real concerns about what would happen if the Big Pit were to be filled in. There are worries about the sheer number of lorry movements along Ashby Road i
25 Jul 2014
MP shares his excitement ahead of national parks week
South Lakes MP Tim Farron is encouraging everyone in his constituency to get involved in National Parks Week-whether they live inside the Lake District National Park or not.
25 Jul 2014