Organ donation law in England is changing
Following Organ Donation Week, we wanted to share with you information about how the organ doantion law in England is changeing from Spring 2020.
9 Sep 2019
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Home Office advert just another example of mistreatment of EU citizens
Responding to the reports that the Advertising Standards Authority have ruled that Home Office radio adverts for the EU Settled Status scheme were "misleading", Liberal Democrat Shadow Home Secretary Christine Jardine said "It's appalling the way EU citizens have been treated by the Tories since the referendum."
8 Sep 2019
Kicking the can down the road will not prevent Windrush-style scandal for EU citizens
Responding to reports the Government is planning to announce a 3-year temporary leave to remain for EU citizens, Liberal Democrat Shadow Home Secretary Christine Jardine said "The Liberal Democrats have long been warning that Brexit will create another Windrush-style scandal for EU citizens. Kicking the can three years down the road will not prevent it."
7 Sep 2019
Welcome news on Towns Fund
Commenting on the Government's announcement of the initial 100 towns eligible to bid for the new Towns Fund, Councillor Henry Vann, Liberal Democrat Parliamentary Spokesperson for Bedford and Kempston and Bedford Borough Council Portfolio Holder for Town Centres and Planning said "We welcome the news that Bedford is one of the 100 places eligible to access the Towns Fund, this clearly recognises the hard work already going on in Bedford, and we will be making a bid to the Fund. Bedford is in a strong position, with the town centre being one of Mayor Dave Hodgson's priorities. We are currently running a consultation on the future of the town centre, that has already had more than 1,600 responses."
6 Sep 2019
The Bedford Street Arts Festival is in Bedford Park this Saturday!
The very first SpectaculArts Bedford Street Arts Festival takes place this Saturday, in Bedford Park. The event is taking place from 11:30am to 8pm in Bedford Park, which will be split into four quarters - Dance, Arts, Theatre and Music.
6 Sep 2019
Priory Country Park nationally recognised
Priory Country Park is once again in the TripAdvisor Hall of Fame after receiving a 'Certificate of Excellence' for five years in a row.
6 Sep 2019