Lib Dems tackle spate of fly-tipping across the Borough
Bedford Borough Council is asking local residents to be vigilant after a sudden increase in the number of fly-tipped tyres in recent weeks.
18 Jan 2011
National News
EU signing up to UN convention on disability rights is victory for disabled people - MEP
The decision by the EU to ratify the UN Convention on the Rights of People with Disabilities is a landmark victory in the struggle of Europe's 65 million disabled people for equal rights, says Wolverhampton's Liberal Democrat Euro MP Liz Lynne.
18 Jan 2011
Ending direct payments would kill Cumbrian farming – Farron warns government
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has warned Defra ministers that direct payments to farmers are essential if the government wishes to maintain a UK livestock and dairy sector.
18 Jan 2011
MP calls for greater regulation on non-mains gas and oil
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has today called on the government to introduce greater regulation of gas and oil prices for those people who are not linked to the mains supply.
18 Jan 2011
Massive Response to Metro Station Access & Bus Routes Petitions
Many thanks to the hundreds of residents who have already responded to the Metro Station Access and Bus Routes petitions that were printed in Walkergate Focus 78. Residents agree with the calls to improve the steps and ramps at the Metro Station which can be dangerous, particularly in bad weather. Local people also want the buses to return to their old routes - the No 1 & 2 services going along Appletree Gardens and Shields Road; the No 22 along Fossway.
18 Jan 2011
Lib Dem Action on Wagner Close - Brighton Hill
Good News for Wagner Close. The Council has given planning permission for the creation of 15 additional car parking spaces....
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17 Jan 2011