EXTRA COUNCIL FUNDING TO HELP DISABLED PEOPLE STAY IN THEIR HOME
Mayor Dave Hodgson ...
14 Dec 2011
National News
MP calls for more support for NHS whistleblowers
With the launch today of Patients First, a group that has been set up to help protect whistleblowers within the NHS, local MP Tim Farron has called on the government to strengthen rules to protect health professionals that raise concerns of patient safety.
14 Dec 2011
Speaking up and making your voice heard on Car Parking
On the day of the final council meeting of the year, Lib Dem Leader Cllr David Kendall warns the Tory administration not to attempt to take all the credit for the parking charges review that has begun across the borough in recent weeks.
14 Dec 2011
Lib Dem anger as Recycling Centre Closures go ahead
County Cllr Mike Mackrory ...
14 Dec 2011
School School Crossings: the truth emerges
Tory-controlled Essex County Council has confirmed that it will NOT replace Lollipop men & ladies as they leave or retire - perhaps explaining why they are so reluctant to agree to a Lib Dem request to discuss the issue.
14 Dec 2011
Showing the Consumer Affairs Minister why there are Lots of Reasons to 'Buy in Bedford' this Christmas and Throughout the Year
Yesterday I welcomed Liberal Democrat Business Minister Ed Davey MP to Bedford Town Centre to discuss the regeneration activity going on in the town and to talk about the range of positive ways in which Bedford is responding to the challenges facing all town centres in the current climate. The visit coincided with yesterday's publication of the report into the future of Britain's High Streets by 'Queen of Shops' Mary Portas, and Mr Davey came to Bedford to see for himself how the Council, local businesses and residents are working together to improve their town centre now and in the future.
14 Dec 2011