Bank Levy welcomed
A leading local Liberal Democrat has welcomed a rise of £800 million in the levy on banks
8 Feb 2011
National News
Stortford LibDems Urge Public Involvement with Forestry Consultation
Following the launch of the Government's consultation on the future of the Public Forest Estate on January 27th, Bishops Stortford Lib Dems urged local people to get involved and express their opinions.
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8 Feb 2011
FARRON HOPES CUMBRIAN MPs CAN UNITE TO SAVE NATIONAL PARK FORESTS
South Lakes MP Tim Farron is stepping up the pressure in the fight against the sale of Forestry Commission land - including Grizedale and Whinlatter in Cumbria.
8 Feb 2011
Vince Cable: Regional growth through banking deal
"The Government's Regional Growth Fund has already proved extremely popular, so it is very welcome news that the Banks have now committed £1bn in equity funding to work along side the RGF."
8 Feb 2011
Temporary Road Closure – Crete Road West, Folkestone – from 10 February 2011
Kent Highways have notified that it is necessary to close Crete Road West, Folkestone from 10 February 2011 for up to 2 days. This is to enable essential carriageway repairs and resurfacing to be carried out on behalf of Kent Highway Services.
8 Feb 2011
‘Protect debt advice’ says Tim
South Lakeland MP, Tim Farron, spoke in parliament this morning to support the retention of funding for South Lakeland's hard presses Citizen Advice Bureaux (CAB).
8 Feb 2011