A large number of Liberal Democrat policies were announced in the Queen's Speech, including the party's major priorities: fair taxes, a fair start for children, a green and sustainable economy, and a comprehensive clean up of politics.
Young people with disabilities will be showcasing their football skills at a special event this week - and could see their Paralympic dream realised.
The Government have announced plans to ask Leicester and 11 other cities to hold a referendum on having an elected mayor.
Speaking after the Queen set out the Government's agenda for the forthcoming Parliament, local MP Tim Farron has praised the programme as a "bold and radical agenda that can deliver real change for the South Lakes".
The Mayor felt the surge of pride in the brave men and women who went out in small boats to bring our soldiers back.
Pints in the Parishes gets underway tonight. I'll be at the Swan in Elstow from around 7.00pm. I'm looking forward to meeting people in a local, informal setting, and giving them the chance to bend my ear about what's important to them and to their local community.
