Lib Dem Group Set Out Positive Approach on Council
Following their successes in the recent elections, Lib Dem Borough Councillors have reaffirmed that their priorities in serving local residents over the year ahead are to:
17 May 2007
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The Demise of Better Bedford
Liberal Democrats have responded to the news that the Better Bedford Party group on the Borough Council, comprising just two Councillors, is disbanding. Councillors Margaret Davey and Peter Chiswell are joining the Independent group in what appears to be a recognition of the party's diminishing strength across the Borough.
17 May 2007
Street Cleaning Not Stunts
Liberal Democrats have reacted angrily to Mayor Branston using DSD resources for a publicity battle with the County Council.
15 May 2007
County Council knows incinerator site - but will not disclose
At a meeting of the County Council last week the Tory Cabinet member for Highways and Waste reported that a planning application for the Energy from Waste site commissioned by the County Council would be received early in 2008.
14 May 2007
Lib Dems Demand General Election!
Following the resignation of Tony Blair, Liberal Democrats have called for a General Election. Ming Campbell, Lib Dem Leader said "Before the last General Election Tony Blair pledged to serve a full third term and the British electorate voted for him on this basis. Now the Prime Minister is leaving it is only right that the British public have their say on who will be their next Prime Minister."
14 May 2007
County Council backs Lib Dem Motion on ID Cards
This week at a meeting of Bedfordshire County Council the Council voted to back Liberal Democrat Deputy Leader Councillor Susan Gaszczak's motion to have nothing to do with ID Cards unless required to do so by law.
11 May 2007