Irene Davidson - New Council Leader
Councillor Irene Davidson has been elected as the new Leader of Liberal Democrats and hence the Leader of Rochdale Council.
21 Dec 2009
National News
Hundreds of South Lakeland families could be missing out on energy savings says Farron
Hundreds of households in South Lakeland could be missing out on savings of up to £250 a year on the energy bills because they are failing to claim free insulation grants to which they are entitled, local MP Tim Farron warned today.
21 Dec 2009
Defra interpretation of farm payment penalties damaging to British farmers-Farron
Defra's interpretation of penalties imposed for single farm payments are "damaging" British farmers according to Liberal Democrat Rural Affairs Spokesperson
21 Dec 2009
Farron gives backing to Royal Legion's campaign to support our troops
Local MP Tim Farron has given his backing to the Royal Legion's "Time to do your bit" campaign which calls on the government to provide a duty care for the whole Armed Forces family.
21 Dec 2009
AUCHWITZ SIGN OUTRAGE
Jacquie Bell writes
20 Dec 2009
Severe weather: Lib Dem councillors seek answers
Liberal Democrat councillors are asking why Brentwood High Street's new pavements were not gritted prior to the much heralded snow storms at the weekend, especially as this was predicted to be the busiest shopping day of the year so far.
20 Dec 2009