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…
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.
Stop Stagecoach's cuts to Kendal bus services I'm deeply concerned by Stagecoach's proposed cuts to bus services in Kendal and Burneside. These services are a lifeline for older and vulnerable…
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…
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…
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.
Why I'm standing to be your Mayor of Cumbria When I was thinking about why I’m standing to become the first Mayor of Cumbria, I found myself reflecting on a simple question: what would I say to a…
Liberal Democrat candidate for Mayor of Cumbria, Libby Bateman, will take on a challenge to travel the length and breadth of Cumbria by train on Saturday 4th July.
The Liberal Democrat candidate for Mayor of Cumbria Libby Bateman, and the Westmorland and Lonsdale MP Tim Farron, have written a joint letter to the Secretary of State for Transport, Heidi Alexander
