Lib Dems Challenge Executive Secrecy
Liberal Democrat group leader Michael Headley last night challenged the Mayor's decision to look at the contentious developments to the north of Bedford in secret.
Liberal Democrat group leader Michael Headley last night challenged the Mayor's decision to look at the contentious developments to the north of Bedford in secret.
Over £1 million of cuts to local services will be made by the Conservative Council next year. Key services are expected to be hit badly, as Conservative Councillors try to make up the shortfalls in next year's budget.
Liberal Democrats on the borough council firmly opposed executive plans to introduce charges to a number of council services, at last nights Environment Policy Review and Development Committee.
Local students could soon be facing huge bills to attend university under new Government plans. Despite past promises, Labour are considering the introduction of 'top up' fees of around £10,000 to attend university.
Following last week's Executive meeting, which decided to delay the development of the bus station, Lib Dems on Bedford Borough Council are urging local people to voice their concerns through a petition.
At last night's first cabinet meeting the Mayor made his mark by slashing the involvement of the public and their representatives. The long standing "questions from the public" was removed and the Mayor made it clear that he would not accept questions or comments during the main body of the meeting.