National News

Bus Passes threatened

£1 million + threat to Council Funds

Liberal Democrat Group Leader Councillor Gavin James has warned that Basingstoke and Deane residents could lose out on over £1 million of support to public transport if changes proposed by the County Council are allowed to go ahead.

11 Sep 2010
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Liberal Democrats withdraw from the Coalition

Despite the successes of the joint administration over the past three years following years of Labour mismanagement and excess it is with regret that we are withdrawing from the coalition administration.

11 Sep 2010
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Consulting on the Very Difficult Decisions Ahead

You may have seen in the press or on the local TV news that this week we published proposals to achieve the £10 million-plus savings required for Bedford Borough Council's budget to balance next year. There are a number of very difficult decisions involved, and that is why we are publishing these proposals so early (the measures ultimately agreed will not take effect until April 2011) in order to enable a genuine, full and open consultation. These potential savings have been identified in order that the Council can continue to provide the services which match residents' priorities, and to ensure that the shortage of funds for Councils are not passed on to local taxpayers as we continue our drive to freeze Council tax next year.

10 Sep 2010
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