An application to demolish 16 Holbrook Lane and build 16 houses on the acre of land behind the frontage went to the planning committee on July 11th, and was approved despite a number of objections from residents.
Technology giant Fujitsu, has today withdrawn from bidding for Cumbria's rural broadband contract. Reacting to the news South Lakes MP Tim Farron has called on the government to step in and run the project directly.
Following the closure of public toilets by the Residents Association run borough council, they are back on the agenda thanks to a Motion from the Liberal Democrats. Debate could take place on 17th July but is more likely to be deferred in order to prepare a report with more details about the proposals
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has called for an apology to all the local residents affected by the outpatients problems.
Conservative-led Essex County Council yesterday rejected a Lib Dem call for an inquiry into the spending of £5.1 million on the council's charge cards.
Essex County Council today rejected an Inquiry into the spending of £5.1 million on Council charge cards. This followed revelations in the local press regarding spending £87,000 in hotels and resorts, £3,000 spent in bars, night clubs and discos and various other items.