Fares will increase on the newly opened Chelmer Valley Park and Ride only six months after opening. Springfield's Lib Dem County Councillor Mike Mackrory mounted a last-minute bid to stop the rise but the Conservatives pressed on. Cllr Mackrory 'called in' the Cabinet Member's decision to increase the charges from October 10 because he was very concerned that the recent increased usage of the site would be put at risk.
Following complaints from parents about the half barriers at Allen's West level crossing not keeping children away from the trains Alan Lewis met with Stockton Council officers and Network Rail on site to discuss the issue. Network Rail say that it is acceptable on their safety assessment but that in light of new housing proposals they will look at it again. Meanwhile Stockton Council officers have said that they will fill in a gap in a fence and will look at putting a safety gate on the South East corner of the crossing.
Liberal Democrats on Wiltshire Council this week expressed their concerns over the changes to the planning system in their response to the government consultation.
A new after school and evening café for young people has opened in Warminster.
After fighting the last General Election on a promise to introduce a Pupil Premium and create fairness for all children the Liberal Democrats have delivered over £1million for Wolverhampton's schools.
Speaking in a debate in Parliament today South Lakes MP, Tim Farron, called on the Government to include Ovarian Cancer in its campaign to raise awareness of different forms of Cancer. Tim used the example of his Mum who died from the disease in 2004 aged 54 after receiving a late diagnosis.