MP asks Bishop of Carlisle to step in over Chapel Stile bus shelter
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has asked the Bishop of Carlisle to step in to ensure that a new bus shelter in Chapel Stile is built.
21 Aug 2009
National News
Peascod Street Cobbles Symptomatic of Tory Incompetence on Transport brief
The Windsor Express reported this week that repairs to the cobbles in Peascod Street are falling apart almost before they are finished. Quoted in the Express one Windsor Conservative councillor was at least honest enough to own up to the Conservatives' failings saying, "some of the work done has been shocking" and also admitting that the Conservative councillors, "have got to get smarter with contractors".
21 Aug 2009
Kendall says no to doubling MPs' salaries
Parliamentary Spokesman Cllr David Kendall has backed Lib Dem MP Ed Davey in his condemnation of Tory MP Sir Patrick Cormack who says MPs' annual pay should increase from £64,766 to more than £130,000.
20 Aug 2009
No reason to keep the DNA of innocent young people
The Government's DNA database holder has revealed that 298 young people on the streets of Britain have DNA samples taken from them every single day, and placed on the database. The National Policing Improvement Agency, responding to a Freedom of Information Act request, said that it now holds over 1 million DNA samples from young people.
20 Aug 2009
Guardian letter
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20 Aug 2009
The NHS needs Friends Now
Dr Charles West, local Liberal Democrat campaigner has hit out at Labour and Conservative parties for their half-hearted support of the NHS.
CW
20 Aug 2009