The Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) is a new charge that local authorities in England and Wales can impose on development in their area. The money generated will contribute to the funding of infrastructure.
The answer is no, but the Tory press has been mis-using data to allege that they are. Here's an article from Sustrans :
South Lakes MP Tim Farron is encouraging local villages in the South Lakes to bid in this years 'Village SOS' competition, which awards up to £50,000 for local community projects.
On of the effects of the the unusual spring and summer weather has been unwelcome, vigorous weed growth in locations across Bedford Borough. The periods of heavy rain during what was our wettest recorded period in history not only caused excessive weed growth but also caused significant disruption to the Council's annual weed killing programme. That's why we're declaring 'War on Weeds' to fight back against this blight in our local neighbourhoods.
Dr Vince Cable MP, Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills will be speaking at our Regional Conference on 27th October 2012.
With the thrilling, inspiring action from the Olympics now over and the Paralympics to come, it's a good time to reflect on Bedford Borough's considerable contribution to both events, and to consider how we can all help ensure that that word 'legacy' really means something for current and future generations here in Bedford Borough. This was the subject of my column in this week's Times and Citizen newspaper, and if you've not seen it, I have reproduced it below: