After many hours of detailed negotiations the Liberal Democrat group have agreed to run Wolverhampton city council in coalition with the Conservative group. Announcing the Liberal Democrat 42 point work programme for this municipal year Councillor Robin Lawrence said "While the Liberal Democrats long term aim is to become the largest party in the city we believe that we have forged the best deal for the city at this time."
Cllr David Foster, Leader of the Lib Dem Group on Blackburn with Darwen Council attended the special conference in Birmingham called to discuss the recently negotiated coalition agreement which brings Liberal Democrats into a coalition government for the first time in over 60 years. He said, "The conference showed how much we have matured as a Party. There was very little opposition. Many people said they had doubts and there were dangers, but they were prepared to accept the risks in the national interest. Most people agreed with Vince Cable who said the Party has to move out of its comfort zone and its biggest comfort zone is opposition.
The Mayor attended the opening of the exhibition at Quarterhouse, Folkestone, to explain the new outline proposals for the development of the Folkestone Seafront owned by Roger De Haan, presented by Sir Terry Farrell
The Folkestone Mayor and Mayoress attended the Civic Reception to welcome the new Mayor of Lydd. The historic venue, with displays from the museum, was a fitting venue for the celebration following the appointment of Rochelle as Mayor of Lydd.
South Lakes MP Tim Farron spoke at a special celebration on Friday at Parr Street Church in Kendal.
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has reacted with extreme concern to reports that the local out of hours GP service is deteriorating following the decision to close their Kendal call centre. There have been reports of patients not being responded to and choosing to call an ambulance instead.