Vann slams Cameron's tax con
"Don't be fooled by the Conservative's tinkering" says Vann
20 Feb 2009
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Local children will benefit from Lib Dem schools plan
Proposals from the Liberal Democrats for big improvements to schools and teaching will see around £17 million of extra cash for schools in Bedfordshire to boost the education and life chances of thousands of children.
11 Feb 2009
Withdrawal of Eco-town Plan Welcomed by Lib Dems
The proposal for a new town of up to 20,000 homes in the Marston Vale as part of the Government's 'Eco-towns' programme has been withdrawn. Bedford Borough Liberal Democrats had submitted a critical response to the Government's consultation on the Eco-Town programme, and have welcomed the withdrawal of the bid.
10 Feb 2009
£250,000 Grants Scheme for Rural Areas to Continue under Borough Unitary Authority
Bedford Borough Council's system of grant awards to rural Parish Councils is set to continue in the first year of the new unitary authority, despite having been proposed to be scrapped.
4 Feb 2009
Protection against Unauthorised Encampments Set to be Extended as Lib Dems Fight to Support Local Neighbourhoods
A range of measures to protect and improve the local environment in neighbourhoods in Bedford Borough are set to be carried out after Liberal Democrat proposals were incorporated in the proposed first budget of the Unitary Council. The measures include further protection of open spaces from unauthorised encampments and action to tackle the problem of ugly, churned-up grass verges caused by local parking difficulties.
2 Feb 2009
Vann slams yet another bail-out from Labour as budget is delayed
Alistair Darling has admitted that a further economic recovery package could be needed in the future as rumours have come to light that an all important budget could be delayed.
29 Jan 2009