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Sewage in our Rivers

The sheer quantity of raw sewage being dumped into Britain’s rivers and coastal areas is a scandal and a disgrace.

14 Sep 2022
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MP presses Transport Ministry on subsidised travel for youngsters

Local MP, Tim Farron has written to the Secretary of State for Transport, Ruth Kelly asking that subsidised bus travel for young people in rural areas is provided. Such subsidised transport is already provided for older people under the Transport Act, and Mr Farron asked that extra funding was provided for a similar scheme.

10 Oct 2007
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Farron slams Local Government Settlement

Local MP, Tim Farron has today reacted angrily to the announcement of the Local Government Settlement, and that it will only increase by 1% over the level of inflation. The settlement, which has been termed the 'worst for a decade' by the Local Government Association, is sure to see local authorities to cut vital local services in order to make necessary savings.

10 Oct 2007
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MP backs police calls for a fairer deal for Cumbria

Local MP Tim Farron, Liberal Democrats spokesman on Home Affairs has today stated his support for the Cumbria Police Authority's call for a fairer deal in the way Government funding is distributed. The Government is in the process of reviewing the allocation of funds to a given area, and this could result in a significant reduction in funds for the police in Cumbria.

10 Oct 2007
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LIB DEMS OPPOSE POST OFFICE CLOSURES

Government plans to close 31more Post Offices, about 1 in 6, across Essex have been met with dismay by Liberal Democrats at County Hall. This is not the whole story for the county however, there will be an announcement made on closures in the south of the county next year.

10 Oct 2007
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