Christine McHugh has delivered her "Save Bedford Hospital" petition to the Department of Health. There were 4,000 signatures. Christine said "I want to thank everyone who has signed the petition. This is a massive response. However, this is just the start and the campaign continues. We are still collecting more signatures, which we will deliver as a second batch."
Christine McHugh and Bedford Borough Liberal Democrats have called on the council to make the leap forward needed to tackle climate change. Christine is calling for the adoption of "zero carbon growth" planning policies.
Christine McHugh and Dan Rogerson MP (Lib Dem spokesperson on Housing) met with the Chief Executive of BPHA and discussed a number of local housing issues including the need for affordable homes to help sustain rural communities.
Commenting on the Labour Group's call for Bedford Borough Council to re-affirm its opposition to the dumping of nuclear waste in the same week that the Labour Government gave the go-ahead for a new wave of nuclear power stations in the UK, Liberal Democrat Group Leader Michael Headley said:
Liberal Democrat Shadow Environment Secretary, Chris Huhne MP gave his backing to Christine McHugh as Lib Dem candidate in this May's Bedford Borough Mayoral election.
Too often I hear from people who have been victims of crime or anti-social behaviour. From burglary to vandalism to nuisance neighbours, this has an impact on the lives of many of us.