Elected Mayor for Leicester - Whats Your View?
The Government have announced plans to ask Leicester and 11 other cities to hold a referendum on having an elected mayor.
26 May 2010
National News
Farron hails Queens Speech as "real change for South Lakes"
Speaking after the Queen set out the Government's agenda for the forthcoming Parliament, local MP Tim Farron has praised the programme as a "bold and radical agenda that can deliver real change for the South Lakes".
26 May 2010
Dynamo Little Ships
The Mayor felt the surge of pride in the brave men and women who went out in small boats to bring our soldiers back.
FMTMN
26 May 2010
First 'Pints in the Parishes' event tonight!
Pints in the Parishes gets underway tonight. I'll be at the Swan in Elstow from around 7.00pm. I'm looking forward to meeting people in a local, informal setting, and giving them the chance to bend my ear about what's important to them and to their local community.
25 May 2010
Welcome for Malls proposals from Lib Dems
Councillor John Shaw has welcomed the Council decision to buy the rest of The Malls from a developer. Councillor Shaw said:
25 May 2010
Landlord Licensing Scheme has teeth
Four landlords have been fined almost £20,000 as part of new measures aimed at improving privately rented accommodation.
25 May 2010