A staggering £0.5 million in compensation has been paid out over the last three years to Essex residents whose cars have been damaged by potholes. A Freedom of Information request by Liberal Democrat Cllr. David Kendall has revealed the figures for the years 2009-2012.
An innovative energy scheme launched by South Lakeland District Council has been praised in Westminster by South Lakes MP Tim Farron. The buying co-operative is estimated to make savings of £60 to £300 for local residents per year.
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has today welcomed farming minister David Heath to Kendal to discuss farming and the rural economy.
A group of organisations forming the White Horse Alliance www.corridor-alliance.co.uk is encouraging people who care about the future of the county to object to the council's plans. Here's their statement:
Roger Gray, a retired school teacher, has been selected to be the Liberal Democrat candidate in the Park Ward...
Strong local campaigner Lynne Beaumont will be fighting to win seats on Folkestone and Shepway Councils in two forthcoming by-elections.