Claims this week to be 'the party of democracy in Essex' - by the Conservatives - have been proved to be false. On Tuesday, the Conservatives dismissed Liberal Democrat plans to allow the public to ask questions at Essex County Council meetings, and on Wednesday they refused to debate a Lib Dem motion querying why so little debate is allowed at Chelmsford Borough Council!
This Saturday 19th July) sees the Folkestone Raft Race & Harbour Festival from The Stade in Folkestone Harbour starting at 10am, with the Raft Race itself starting around midday. The reowned Charivari parade will take place in the afternoon with the procession starting at 2pm from the harbour.
Local MP Tim Farron took part in a 24 hour "Slum Survivor" event at Westminster Abbey with fellow MPs to raise awareness for the 1 billion people across the world currently living in slums.
MP for Westmorland and Lonsdale, Tim Farron has welcomed comments from the Minister for Rural Affairs promising to launch a consultation on direct elections to national parks.
The rising cost of fuel is forcing volunteer NHS drivers to stay at home, says MP Tim Farron.
Local MP Tim Farron has called for restaurants to be more aware about the contents of their menus after he was contacted by a constituent who raised concerns about the problems of eating out facing food allergy sufferers.