Farron supports return to headage payments
Cumbrian MP, Tim Farron, has welcomed calls from the Environment Select Committee to return to the former system of headage payments to support struggling hill farmers.
1 Mar 2011
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FAMILY EVENT YOU WOOD NOT WANT TO MISS!
How would you like the chance to help create and name the newest woodland in Bedford Borough?
1 Mar 2011
FREE WHEELED BIN BONANZA
With spring just around the corner, Bedford Borough Council is offering extra help for local residents to boost their recycling.
1 Mar 2011
Farron calls on Government to put ‘safety first’ for future of Search and Rescue
Speaking in a debate this morning on the provision of helicopters for Search and Rescue Cumbrian MP, Tim Farron, called on the Government to retain 24 hour cover through Search and Rescue to ensure safety is always the highest priority in giving out new contracts for the service.
1 Mar 2011
Lib Dems pn Stockton Council call for review of Speical Responsibility Allowances
Liberal Democrat councillors on Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council at Wednesday night's meeting will call for a review of the Special Responsibility Allowances (SRAs) paid to about half the Members of the Council.
1 Mar 2011
Over £500,000 come to Blackburn and Darwen from the Lottery
Over the last nine months Blackburn and Darwen has received over £580,000 from the Big Lottery Fund. Grants include:
1 Mar 2011