The railfreight industry has welcomed today's announcement (16 July 2012) by the Coalition Government of major investments in a new Strategic Railfreight Network. DB Schenker Rail UK described it as "the biggest upgrade to the rail network in years".
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has today reiterated his call for direct trains from the Lake District to Manchester to be protected. The call comes as the Government announced the full details of the biggest investment in rail services since Victorian times.
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has called for action after news came to light that Cumbria has the most decrepit roads in the North West and in the top 10 worst highways in England.
Hinckley Liberal Democrat Councillor Michael Mullaney has welcomed the announcement by the government that the Midland Mainline, which connects Leicester with Sheffield and London is to be improved.
Surrey County Council Liberal Democrats have called for urgent action, after an important County Council report has revealed shocking failings in the way the Council is managing the contract for Surrey's roads to be maintained and kept safe.
Proposals have now been submitted to put a mobile phone mast on Tudor Road in Hinckley.