A survey released recently by the Lloyds Banking Group shows that on average in the South Lakes 48% of families' disposable incomes goes on mortgage payments. This is some 16% higher than the national average.
An innovative policy to create more affordable homes from disused and underused farm buildings has found a national platform as the Liberal Democrats adopt the policy for its manifesto.
Local Liberal Democrat campaigners Gavin Chambers and Ann Haigh have launched a campaign asking the government to keep open A and E department at King George's Hospital.
Due to work commitments, which see him working away from Essex for a considerable amount of time, Mathew Aspinell has decided to resign his seat on Brentwood Council. This will mean there will be a by-election announcement shortly.
Rosie today sent out her first electronic newsletter. The idea is to inform and involve voters in the run up to the General Election. If you would like to be sent the newsletter by e mail on a regular basis please send an e mail to john.doran@wokinglibdems.org.uk headed Rosie's Newsletter.
Liberal Democrat Spring Conference have backed radical plans to change the education system to give children a fair start in life.