"You only ever call at Election Time?"
Another busy week - A sign of things to come. Also busy planning my daughter's wedding with my family. I can't begin to tell you how proud I am that my team got me elected nearly 2 weeks ago.
16 May 2007
News
Liberal Democrats WILL work with others
In response to your story today on the political situation in Stockton, I'd like to point out that the Liberal Democrat group has said since before the election "We will work constructively with all parties" (page 4 of our manifesto, available from www.stocktonlibdems.org.uk). I reaffirmed that message to all group leaders on Sunday 6th May. The response from the Labour group leader was "I have absolutely no interest in what a handful of Liberal Democrats have decided, or who you will or will not work with." That is not what I interpret as constructive working.
MR
16 May 2007
Fight to save Keys Hall goes on
At the Annual Council meeting on 16th May, newly elected Liberal Democrat Councillor Karen Chilvers presented the petition to save Keys Hall, the community facility that was voted "surplus to leisure and recreational requirements" recently.
16 May 2007
LIB DEMS FINALLY SECURE MORE SPENDING ON PAVEMENT REPAIRS
After years of pressure, Liberal Democrats at Essex County Council have succeeded in pushing the Conservative administration into spending more money on pavement repairs. This year the Lib Dems recommended an extra £3m spend, but it was voted down by the Conservative administration who said the funding was not necessary. In a spectacular U-turn the Conservatives have now conceded that the money must be spent.
16 May 2007
Tim Farron forward diary: 15th to 19th May
On Tuesday Tim will be attending a meeting of the Environmental Audit Committee. He will then go on to meet with constituents in Parliament, before meeting with Genworth Financials to discuss problems with a lack of affordable housing for first time buyers, and the role of mortgage insurance.
16 May 2007
Supermarket profits soar as farmers suffer
Tim Farron, MP for Westmorland and Lonsdale and Chair of the All Party Parliamentary Group on Hill Farming has today hit out at news of the annual profits of supermarket chain Sainsbury's rising 47% from £267 million to £380 million. The industry giant has seen sales jump to £18.5 billion while many of Britain's farmers are struggling to survive.
16 May 2007