The EMAS board decision to establish a mini hub ambulance station in the High Peak along with community ambulance posts has been welcomed by High Peak Liberal Democrat leader, David Lomax.
A New Year, same pain is the message coming from Labour Councils - mainly in the North. Looking at my old stomping ground of Levenshulme, Manchester - the cuts beggar belief. Labour's slash and burn approach to Municipal Governance has come to the fore. Levenshulme has fought off attempts to close their swimming baths three times - now the campaigners are out in force as Labour tries again.
Matt served as a GMP officer for 30 years
Harry Burfoot, a long standing resident of New Mills and former Councillor, died at his home on 12th February aged 90. During the war he served in the Royal Airforce and met his wife Audrey when posted to Stockport, and they subsequently lived in Hazel Grove.
The "consultation" on the future of the Youth Service launched by the Conservative run County Council proposes closing every county youth club. The aim is to save £800,000 a year. This cut is already assumed in next year's budget.
Commenting on Liberal Democrat Transport Minister Norman Baker's announcement of £15m to boost cycling, including £8m for transport charity Sustrans to enhance cycle routes and £7m to make it easier for cyclists to use the railways, Co-Chair of the Liberal Democrat Parliamentary Party Committee on Transport, Julian Huppert said:
The UK is facing a mental health emergency. Liberal Democrats have a proud record of pushing Britain’s mental health services forward. Now we are offering the bold solutions we need to fight the crisis unfolding in our communities.
British universities are a world-leading export and an engine for innovation, but today, the sector is at a breaking point. Liberal Democrats have passed a new plan to deliver a fairer deal for students and graduates and secure the future of the sector.
Liberal Democrats are committed to building town centres that inspire pride for generations to come. It is time to stop ignoring the decline of our high streets and breathe new life into them as vibrant hubs for the future.