After years of pressure, Liberal Democrats at Essex County Council have succeeded in pushing the Conservative administration into spending more money on pavement repairs. This year the Lib Dems recommended an extra £3m spend, but it was voted down by the Conservative administration who said the funding was not necessary. In a spectacular U-turn the Conservatives have now conceded that the money must be spent.
On Tuesday Tim will be attending a meeting of the Environmental Audit Committee. He will then go on to meet with constituents in Parliament, before meeting with Genworth Financials to discuss problems with a lack of affordable housing for first time buyers, and the role of mortgage insurance.
Tim Farron, MP for Westmorland and Lonsdale and Chair of the All Party Parliamentary Group on Hill Farming has today hit out at news of the annual profits of supermarket chain Sainsbury's rising 47% from £267 million to £380 million. The industry giant has seen sales jump to £18.5 billion while many of Britain's farmers are struggling to survive.
Local MP Tim Farron is intending to speak in a House of Commons debate on the Freedom of Information Bill this Friday.
Local MP, Tim Farron has today written to the Chief Executive of Sport England, Jennie Price asking for help in reopening the Berners swimming pool in Grange-over-Sands. The pool, which opened in 2007 as a community trust was forced to close last year because of financial problems. Mr Farron asked Sport England if they would meet with him to discuss ways in which the pool could be reopened.
It's been a bit of culture shock for me the past few weeks - but the whirlwind of meetings, meetings, meetings has been a huge culture shock. I've had many messages of support since joining Peter on the Council. Firstly a few thank you's - first my fiance Austin who delivered countless leaflets in Heywood on my behalf. To David and James in the office, they were brilliant. Really professional and they put up with me and I can't continue without mentioning Councillor Peter Rush - my new colleague. What a character! Finally, to all the voters in Heywood - it will be a pleasure to represent you.
