Breaking Britain returns, this time it’s the schools
Why is so much of Britain’s infrastructure literally falling apart?
Why is so much of Britain’s infrastructure literally falling apart?
Lib Dems condemn “chaotic and incompetent” budget
The sheer quantity of raw sewage being dumped into Britain’s rivers and coastal areas is a scandal and a disgrace.
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has heralded the news that Kendal Mountain Festival (KMF) has won the prestigious Visit England Tourist Event of the Year Gold Award. KMF, along with four other Cumbrian businesses, were finalists in the Visit England Awards for Excellence 2014. The Awards celebrate tourism industry excellence and provide a platform to showcase the very best that England has to offer. At a glittering black tie event held at Cheltenham Racecourse two of KMF's Directors, Clive Allen and Steve Scott, were there to collect the award. Tim said: "This is wonderful news and the recognition of many years hard work, especially from Clive and Steve and all the people who have helped make Kendal Mountain Festival a major date in the local and international calendar. This award could not have gone to a more worthy recipient."
Local MP Tim Farron has praised Kendal Town Councillor Matt Severn for securing a lifesaving defibrillator for the Hallgarth estate.
At the meeting of the Surrey County Council on 6 May the Conservative administration pushed through excessive increases in allowances for councillors, including 60% increases for both the Leader of the Council and the Deputy Leader. The Liberal Democrats voted against the proposed increases.
Mobile cameras to be worn by school crossing patrol staff Cameras should help to deter those who abuse staff and ignore patrols Footage of people ignoring patrols or being abusive will be passed to the police All Bedford Borough Council school crossing patrols have been given cameras to protect their safety and that of the children they help cross the road.
Opposition councillors crossed the finish line together yesterday in a mud-splahsed charity race for Essex Mental Health Charities.
Cllr Fraser Macpherson, Liberal Democrat Dundee Councillor for the West End writes: