Cumbrian MP Tim Farron has called on the government to create a separate 'farming green energy strategy' that includes grants and support to help farmers diversify and create green energy.
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has today used Transport Questions in the House of Commons to secure a meeting with the Secretary of State for Transport, Justine Greening, to make the case for the electrification of the Lakes Line and Furness Line Railways.
The government has finally published the House of Lords Reform Bill. Over 100 years ago a Liberal Government started the reform process which has been opposed by vested interests ever since. The new proposals are for a much smaller chamber (half the size it is currently) with 80% directly elected by the public.
Wiltshire Council has successfully bid for Government funding to help boost railway services and improve stations in the county.
Here in Bedford Borough we can proudly boast that we are hosting more Olympic and Paralympic teams for pre-games training camps than any other town outside games venues such as London or Weymouth. The Maldives Olympic Team is already here, and I'm delighted to welcome them to Bedford. It's an honour for us to be hosting teams as they prepare for the Olympics and Paralympics, and I hope that the Maldives team enjoy their stay here, and go on to have a successful Games.
Surrey County Council Liberal Democrats have welcomed the announcement by Liberal Democrat Transport Minister Norman Baker of a £14.3m investment in local green transport schemes across Surrey.