Borough Budget Not Good Enough
Despite welcoming many of this year's budget proposals, Bedford Liberal Democrats believe there is still room for improvement if local residents are to get the best from the borough council.
Despite welcoming many of this year's budget proposals, Bedford Liberal Democrats believe there is still room for improvement if local residents are to get the best from the borough council.
Liberal Democrat Parliamentary Campaigner, Michael Headley has launched a petition for free nationwide bus travel for pensioners.
Results of the independent assessment released in December, show that Tory-run Bedfordshire County Council is the worst County Council in the Country. The Audit Commission has assessed the Council as "weak".
Lib Dem Parliamentary Campaigner, Michael Headley has launched a challenge to the government to end its meddling in Bedford and Kempston's local health services.
"Since being elected as Parliamentary Campaigner for Bedford it has been great to hear from so many people. Local residents have responded to me through surveys and petitions on top of the many people contacting me directly with their concerns."
Lib Dems have called for an end to the council's boom and bust financial policy when it comes to the funding of council services.