Ahead of the Budget later this month, the Liberal Democrat candidate to be the Mayor of Cumbria, Libby Bateman, has written to the Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey, asking for funding so that every train station in Cumbria has step-free access.
This week, the Liberal Democrat candidate for Mayor of Cumbria Libby Bateman has started a public petition, calling for Stagecoach to drop their plans to reduce bus services in Kendal and Burneside.
Local MP Tim Farron and the Lib Dem candidate for Mayor of Cumbria Libby Bateman have presented a petition to the Home Office opposing the Government’s plans to merge Cumbria Police with other police forces across the North of England.
Liberal Democrat candidate for Mayor of Cumbria, Libby Bateman, has garnered the support of the leader of the Liberal Democrats, Sir Ed Davey, for the community campaign to keep Junction 38 open of the M6.
One of the most important reports I have read in recent months is Alan Milburn’s examination of young people who are not in employment, education or training – often referred to as NEETs.
Over recent months, one of the most rewarding aspects of local politics has been the opportunity to meet residents, stakeholders and business owners from right across Cumbria.