National News

Wiltshire Council dragging its feet on 20mph zones

Despite the fact that many communities around the county have asked for 20mph speed limits in villages and residential areas WC is refusing to move forwards except at a very slow pace, saying it prefers to wait for more guidance from the government, and for the results of trials in a small number of villages.

25 Nov 2011
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Michael Mullaney

Big rise in apprenticeships in Bosworth welcomed

Hinckley and Bosworth Liberal Democrats have welcomed a big increase in apprenticeships during the academic year 2010/11. The increase in apprenticeships in the Bosworth constituency was the 2nd biggest in the entire country.

25 Nov 2011
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St Mary's Street in Bedford, following the emergency works to rebuild the road

St Mary's Street is Fully Re-opened

It is with a mixture of joy and relief that I can report that, as of last night, St Mary's Street is fully reopened ahead of schedule, following the urgent repair works. The works started on 3rd October after a ground radar survey found the road was in serious danger of collapse due to a complete lack of drainage on one side of the road, which was only resurfaced four years ago by the former County Council.

24 Nov 2011
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