National Liberal Democrat News - East Riding Liberal Democrats

Pioneering Jobs Hub to Open in Bedford Town Centre - Work is Underway

The opening of a new 'jobs hub' in Bedford Town Centre is now not far away, with refurbishment work now underway on the premises in Greyfriars. This is pioneering new scheme, which we have pursued through the 'Bedford Borough Partnership Board' (the partnership of local public sector bodies, which I co-chair), will offer a unique approach to supporting people into work, training and business. The Hub is also being supported by Job Centre Plus, and will offer real support to people in an informal environment.

18 May 2012

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MP: 'We must do more to end fuel poverty'

The 2012 Annual Report on Fuel Poverty Statistics shows that in the UK, fuel poverty fell from 5.5m households in 2009 to 4.75m in 2010. Locally the report showed that in Westmorland and Lonsdale 23.1% of households are 'fuel poor'.

18 May 2012

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MP takes local campaign for financial watchdog to Westminster

South Lakes MP Tim Farron has today backed Which?'s 'Watchdog not Lapdog' campaign. Tim is backing the campaign thanks to the large number of local people from the South Lakes who alerted him to campaign and asked him to back it.

18 May 2012

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Romney Marsh Nuclear Waste Dump Consultation: Press Coverage Round-up

there has been considerable press commentary about the incredible decision by Shepway District Council to consult on the possibility of siting a high-level Nuclear Waste dump on Romney Marsh.

18 May 2012

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Helping to Make Bedford Borough Council Greener

As part of the Liberal Democrat's commitment to reducing the Council's carbon footprint by an aspirational 40% by 2015, Bedford Borough Council has again been supporting Green Office Week.

18 May 2012

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SUCCESS!! Kimbolton Road To Be Resurfaced

Local Lib Dem councillors David Sawyer and Henry Vann have been busy collecting signatures for a petition for Kimbolton Road to be resurfaced, and the Council has responded quickly and announced that the section of Kimbolton Road in De Parys ward will be resurfaced later in the summer. This is part of a series of major road resurfacing programmes that start in Bedford Borough later this month, covering a total of 38 roads as part of the Council's continuing commitment to investing in and improving the road network in Bedford Borough.

18 May 2012

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