New report shows the need for super-fast broadband
Cumbrian MP Tim Farron has today said that the County Council has 'one chance' to build a broadband network that will deliver for people in Cumbria.
31 May 2012
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NHS Essex Newsletter launched
The NHS in North Essex has launched a new newsletter you can read it here and subscribe online too.
31 May 2012
1100 extra two-year olds in Cumbria to get free early-years education
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has joined with Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg to welcome news that 1100 two-year-old children from disadvantaged backgrounds in Cumbria will now receive free early years education from next year.
30 May 2012
Stephen Robinson and Paul Bentham will stand up for North Chelmsford
Paul Bentham and Stephen Robinson campaigning in North Chelmsford ...
30 May 2012
Bedford Borough's Rich Sporting Pedigree
On Monday I attended the first part of the Sport Bedford network meeting at Bedford International Athletics Stadium. The event was essentially a relaunch of Sport Bedford, which will now be focused towards ensuring a strong, open network of local clubs and be really responsive to the needs of local sports clubs in Bedford Borough. It will have a smaller executive, which will be focused on delivering a small set of priorities identified by sports clubs themselves. This is a really positive development for local sports clubs, who rely almost exclusively on the hard work and commitment of volunteers who love their sport and go out of their way to give others the opportunity to enjoy them too.
30 May 2012
Royal Assent for Lib Dem Freedom law
The Protection of Freedoms Bill has received Royal Assent and become law The Act will protect millions of people from unwarranted state intrusion in their private lives, building on some of the things we've already achieved like the ending of ID cards and the destruction of the National Identity Register.
30 May 2012