Farron: 'Lets make 2012 the year of the apprentice in the South Lakes'
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has laid down a public challenge to businesses and the public sector to make 2012 the year of the apprenticeship in our community.
3 Jan 2012
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12 CUTS Labour don’t talk about
The Labour party think they can win the economic argument by just wailing about cuts on behalf of their public sector union paymasters. They give no credible alternatives for what they would do about Britain's economic crisis.
3 Jan 2012
Change of plan for Hindon Speed Limit
Wiltshire Council has decided not to go ahead with a planned reduction in the speed limit on the B3109 between Hindon and Fonthill Bishop following a representation from Hindon Parish Council.
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3 Jan 2012
MP calls on county council to turn pubs into community hubs
South Lakes MP Tim Farron is today calling on Cumbria County Council to back his proposal to provide grants to pubs to keep them open and, in return, ensure that they house vital community services such as Post Offices or the local village shop.
3 Jan 2012
Electric blanket safety warning after house fire
A family from Leigh, near Cricklade, had a lucky escape after fire broke out in an electric blanket.
3 Jan 2012
Congratulations David Bill MBE
Congratulations to long serving Hinckley Liberal Democrat Cllr David Bill, on getting an MBE in the New Years Honours.
2 Jan 2012