Parliament has not been sitting this week - a welcome relief I suspect for Gordon Brown, the Prime Minister who has been having a torrid time. Most MPs spend their time in their constituencies catching up and meeting people.
Rochdale Borough's Transport Spokesman Councillor Zulfiqar Ali has set out his programme to improve public transport in the Borough over the next year. Councillor Ali has identified his priorities when he takes over the position officially in June.
2005 Labour Parliamentary Candidate for Wycombe Constituency, Councillor Julia Wassell, has joined the Liberal Democrats.
Local MP Tim Farron has welcomed an important step forward in work to reduce the long standing flood risk on Windermere Road in Grange. By liaising with officials from United Utilities, Mr Farron has secured an improvement to the local sewer system that will see the risk of flooding reduced by 30%. After securing this improvement, Mr Farron has urged the Environment Agency to take the next step.
Liberal Democrat Leader, Nick Clegg today called for tax cuts for low and middle-income earners after a decade of tax hikes and unprecedented public spending rises.
Southeastern have announced that parking charges are to be introduced at Folkestone West train station. The charging plan, which comes into effect as of 29th June, had not been notified in advance to local residents or Councillors who were shocked at the move and predicted increased parking problems locally.
