Action Required To Tackle Overflowing Bottle Banks
Speaking following concerns that bottle banks in the borough are overflowing following the Christmas break, Lib Dem Group Leader, Michael Headley said:
4 Jan 2006
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Blair, Blair, the Milk Snatcher
In echos of Margaret Thatcher (the original Milk Snatcher) Tony Blair and his Government are said to be considering ending milk subsidies for 1.2 million primary school children in England as they cost too much to administer. A report published today will recommend that the school milk subsidies paid to 15,000 schools and local education authorities in England be abandoned, saving £1.5m a year. The Government also plans to cut milk for children and pregnant mothers on benefit.
4 Jan 2006
Honour for Paddy Ashdown
Former Liberal Democrat leader Paddy Ashdown is among the figures from the world of politics to be named in the 2006 New Year Honours list.
2 Jan 2006
New Year's Message from Charles Kennedy
At this time of year, we need to remember those worse off than ourselves. This Labour government keeps telling us that Britain is getting better; but it's not getting better for everybody. Unfairness divides our society. Inequality is worse than under Margaret Thatcher. We have an unfair tax system which means those on the lowest earnings pay more of their income in tax than the richest. Yet the new economy and the new information society have brought challenges and opportunities which should enable every individual to have the chance to make the best of their lives. These are challenges which I am determined my party will rise to.
1 Jan 2006
Replacing County Council Senior Officers to cost £315,000
In response to a question asked by Liberal Democrat Leader, Cllr Peter Blaine at last Thursday's County Council meeting, the Tory Leader of the Council has admitted that losing 4 out of the 7 senior County Council officers and replacing them will cost Council Tax payers £315,000.
16 Dec 2005
Lib Dems Persuade County Council to Totally Oppose Police Merger
At Thursday's meeting of Bedfordshire County Council Lib Dem leader Cllr Peter Blaine successfully proposed an amendment committing the Council to total opposition to government plans to merge Bedfordshire Police with neighbouring forces.
16 Dec 2005