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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
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Bedford Hospital

Join the Fight to Protect Bedford Hospital from Downgrading and Severe Service Cuts

As you have probably heard through the local media, NHS plans threaten key services at Bedford Hospital, which could be downgraded and changed out of all recognition. The NHS's 'Healthier Together' review of hospital services in the South East Midlands area has announced that just two models for services across the five hospitals in the area should go forward for further consideration. Both of them represent drastic cuts in the range of services at two hospitals, with the other three essentially protected.

19 Oct 2012
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Farron praises Tate for putting on major Schwitters exhibition

South Lakes MP Tim Farron has praised the Tate gallery for putting on the first major exhibition to examine the work of former Lakes resident Kurt Schwitters, one of the major artists of European Modernism. In an exhibition called Schwitters in Britain running from 30 January - 12 May 2013 in London.

19 Oct 2012
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'Massive boost for local economy' - Farron

South Lakes MP Tim Farron has today hailed the success of two local businesses who have received major funding from the Regional Growth Fund, following support from the MP. The grants will help secure 400 jobs in the local economy at Windermere Steamboat Museum, and James Cropper plc in Burneside.

19 Oct 2012
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Anti social behaviour consultation

Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB) will affect most people at some point in their lives. They may have been directly affected, know someone who has experienced it or heard about it happening in their community.

19 Oct 2012
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New Committee elected at HSLD AGM

Humanist & Secularist Liberal Democrats held a successful AGM during the party conference in Brighton. Toby Keynes was re-elected unopposed as Chair. Other officers include Vera Head as Vice Chair, Cllr Arnie Gibbons as Treasurer and Cllr Richard Church as MembershipSsecretary. Other members of the committee are John White, Jenny Shorten, Kay Kirkham and Sarah Green. The full list of the committee and their contact details can be seen at http://hsld.org.uk/en/contact

18 Oct 2012
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