Today in Parliament the Labour Party opposed an amendment that would have allowed councils to protect their poorest households from a cut in council tax support. In a tough spending review, a decision was taken to localise council tax benefit and reduce the funding by 10%, with local schemes due to come into force in […]

Liberal Democrats in Lancashire have named Afzal Anwar as their Police and Crime Commissioner Candidate for the forthcoming election on 15th November. Anwar is a barrister and has experience of working with the police as well as scrutinising their work to make Police services meet the needs of local communities. Anwar said “I have 3 […]

The IFS has today released initial findings from a report into the changes in Higher Education finance, saying the new system introduced by the Coalition is ‘substantially more progressive’. The report says: “The average student will also be better off while at university, enjoying an increase in cash support of some 12 per cent.” “The […]

 RESULTS showing a fall in accidents in the first area of Preston to receive a widespread 20mph limit have been welcomed at a meeting of Lancashire County Council’s Full Council.  Councillors heard that casualties on the Larches estate have reduced since the 20mph-signed scheme was established in September 2010.  For the three years before the […]

Following a campaign against the application of Dog Control orders to Haslam Park a revised consultation has now been launched. Details can be found on the Preston City Council website at:- http://www.preston.gov.uk/yourservices/environmental-health/dogs/dog-control-orders/dogs-leads-consultation/ You can make your representations before 31st October online or in writing to Preston City Council.

The Larches and Savick Boxing Club have received mentoring, from the Charity SPORTED, on developing the club. You can read about the work of SPORTED and their mentoring programme by following the link:- http://www.sported.org.uk/news/area-news/north-west/focus-on-mentoring/

County Councillor Mark Jewell is backing Nick Clegg’s Fairer Tax campaign. Launched at the Lib Dems Autumn Conference in Brighton, the Fairer Tax campaign seeks to make sure that the super rich pay their fair share and to cut the tax bill of ordinary people. If successful this would mean that since entering the coalition, […]

A PRESTON Boxing Club is celebrating after receiving grant monies which will enable it to build a new £350,000 state-of the-art facility in the city.  Larches and Savick Amateur Boxing Club has been awarded £75,000 from the Amateur Boxing Association (ABA), £50,000 from Sport England and £12,000 from sported.  The awards will enable the club, […]

ROAD safety on a Preston estate will receive a boost when interactive signs are introduced to help reinforce the 20mph limit. The Larches was one of the pilot areas for the 20mph limits which are now being brought in for all residential areas and outside schools by Lancashire County Council. Residents are due to install […]

County Councillor Mark Jewell will be running the Preston Guild runs to raise money for Charity. Having already completed the Guild 5K in May, he will now be running the 10K, the full marathon in October and the 10 miler. He is hoping to raise money and awareness for the Children’s Chronic Arthritis Association and […]