Nick Clegg's New Year message - It's time to do things differently
2009 must be a year of real change and of hope says Liberal Democrat Leader Nick Clegg in his new year message.
2 Jan 2009
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Bedford could benefit from Clegg's green revolution as Vann slams Labour's ineffective VAT cut
Henry Vann has announced that Nick Clegg and Vince Cable's plans to create jobs in a green economy could benefit Bedford and Kempston directly by creating new jobs and transport links.
31 Dec 2008
Welcome for Stagecoach U-Turn over Unfair Fares
Following pressure from Liberal Democrats and outraged bus users Stagecoach has reversed its policy which saw pensioners looking after young children charged for toddlers' journeys while under-fives accompanied by other bus users travelled free.
24 Dec 2008
Wentworth Drive Lorry Ban Essential Say Lib Dems
Putnoe Liberal Democrats' campaign for a lorry ban for Wentworth Drive has continued with a demand for a weight limit to stop the flow of 100 Heavy Goods Vehicles along the road every day. The County Council recently agreed to impose a weight limit to stop HGVs using Putnoe Lane, but have refused to introduce the same measure to stop the high volume of lorries travelling along Wentworth Drive.
20 Dec 2008
MFI Site Must be Protected against Unauthorised Encampments
Liberal Democrat Councillors have made an urgent appeal to MFI's administrators to put physical protection in place at the site of the recently-closed furniture store on Norse Road in Goldington, warning that it is vulnerable to unauthorised traveller encampments.
19 Dec 2008
Lib Dems Demand Answers over New Recycling Contract
Bedfordshire County Council's decision to award a four-year contract for household recycling to be sorted in Milton Keynes instead Elstow has raised many more questions than it answers say Bedford Borough Liberal Democrats. The decision, which has been approved by the new unitary authorities set to assume the County Council's functions from 1st April 2009, was made without any public debate or scrutiny and the Lib Dems are demanding answers to a series of important questions.
16 Dec 2008