The Bedford Borough Armed Forces Community Covenant
Organisations across Bedford Borough are pledging to work together to look after and support our Armed Forces and their families within the community.
28 Jun 2012
National News
Andrew Duff Says Patent Court Deal Best On Offer
In advance of the European Council decision tomorrow on the patent court system for common EU patents, Andrew Duff, Liberal Democrat MEP for the East of England, is calling for an immediate end to the dispute over where the court should be located.
28 Jun 2012
COUNCILS SIGN UP TO CUT ENERGY COSTS & PROTECT HOMES, SCHOOLS, PARKS & ROADS
Public money spent on energy could be reduced as part of a scheme launched today to cut emissions and better protect homes, schools, parks and roads from the effects of climate change.
28 Jun 2012
'Farmers hold key to creating green energy' says MP
Cumbrian MP Tim Farron has called on the government to create a separate 'farming green energy strategy' that includes grants and support to help farmers diversify and create green energy.
28 Jun 2012
MP wins top meeting on plans to electrify South Lakes rail line
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has today used Transport Questions in the House of Commons to secure a meeting with the Secretary of State for Transport, Justine Greening, to make the case for the electrification of the Lakes Line and Furness Line Railways.
28 Jun 2012
House of Lords Reform
The government has finally published the House of Lords Reform Bill. Over 100 years ago a Liberal Government started the reform process which has been opposed by vested interests ever since. The new proposals are for a much smaller chamber (half the size it is currently) with 80% directly elected by the public.
28 Jun 2012