National Liberal Democrat News - East Riding Liberal Democrats

Wiltshire Council is wasting money admits Chief Executive.

In a message to staff outlining the cuts they can expect as the cash-strapped council faces up to the difficulties caused by government cut-backs and the costs of going to a single mega-council, boss Andrew Kerr has conceded that the council is going to have to cut bureaucracy and waste. "We are looking at finding significant savings through improving how we purchase goods and services … and how we can transform our services to cut out bureaucracy and waste and focus on what our customers need - systems thinking," he said.

25 Jan 2011

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Uplands payments “too hard to claim” - Farron

Cumbrian MP, Tim Farron, has warned that the new Uplands Entry Level Stewardship (ELS) is too hard for farmers to claim.

25 Jan 2011

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Tim and NHS SOS campaigners celebrate the cardiac unit victory

Farron uses Health Questions to gain ‘new hope’ for local heart unit

Westmorland and Lonsdale MP, Tim Farron, has used Parliamentary Health Question time to call on the government to allow for the return of a cardiac unit to Westmorland General Hospital as part of the Health Bill currently before Parliament.

25 Jan 2011

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Local Lib Dem calls for action on fuel prices

A local Liberal Democrat has called on the government to take action to tackle the problem of rising fuel prices. Michael Mullaney, Liberal Democrat parliamentary spokesman for Hinckley and Bosworth, is urging the government to act as prices at the pump go ever higher. Michael Mullaney said "It is costing some people here in Hinckley and Bosworth £60 or £70 pounds to fill their car with petrol. This is a big slice of the average person's income. Many people are struggling to find the money to fill up their cars. "I have written to the Chancellor George Osbourne urging him to bring in a fuel duty stabiliser to keep fuel prices in check. "I am glad that other Liberal Democrats in Parliament have been pressing for the introduction of a fuel price stabiliser. Bringing in the fuel price stabiliser will ensure an automatic freeze on fuel duty increases. "I've also asked Mr Osborne if he will bring in a reduction in duty to match any increases in VAT revenues from higher pump prices."

25 Jan 2011

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Farron fights forest sell off

South Lakes MP, Tim Farron, has tabled a motion calling on the government to consider alternative options to proposals to sell...

25 Jan 2011

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Pints in the Parishes at Corner 5 in Kempston Rural tonight!

The latest 'Pints in the Parishes' event is taking place tonight, at Corner 5 in Kempston Rural from around 7.30pm. If you're in the area, please come along and let me know about any issues or concerns you have about your local area, Council services or anything at all you want to discuss.

25 Jan 2011

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