Appalling level of drug dependency in children - Vann
Over 11,000 children in England under-16 were being treated for alcohol and drug dependency in the last year according to figures highlighted by the Liberal Democrats.
Over 11,000 children in England under-16 were being treated for alcohol and drug dependency in the last year according to figures highlighted by the Liberal Democrats.
Bedford Borough Liberal Democrats are calling on the new unitary Council to say no to ID Cards. In a motion to be debated at a meeting of the Council next week, the Lib Dems are demanding that the Council declares its opposition to the Government's plans for a national ID card and accompanying database. The motion also calls on the council to pledge that it will not take part in any trial schemes and that local residents will not be required to hold an ID card in order to access council services, unless this is required by law.
Henry Vann, Liberal Democrat parliamentary campaigner has slammed the Government's Draft Legislative Programme as a big let down for Bedford and Kempston.
Putnoe Lib Dem Councillors have slammed the council for not getting the toilets in Mowsbury Park repaired for over a year.
Bedford Borough Liberal Democrat Cllrs Dave Hodgson and Charles Royden have taken up the Partnerships and IT and Environment portfolios respectively after the Lib Dems reached a deal with the Mayor which will enable them to make a real difference in the day-to-day lives of local residents and start delivering the high levels of service that residents deserve.
Bedford Borough Liberal Democrats have called for a new era of high quality, good value local services after becoming the largest party on the new unitary council in last week's local elections. The Lib Dems won thirteen seats, overhauling the Tories, who took nine, in the process with Labour and the Independents taking seven seats each. The result saw the Lib Dems record a series of victories in urban and rural wards across the Borough as the party increased its proportion of seats on the council.