Axe The Tax
Bedford Liberal Democrats successfully persuaded the Borough Council to support scrapping the Council Tax in an effort to create a fairer system of local taxation such as local income tax.
3 Oct 2003
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Michael Headley Elected Bedford Liberal Democrat Prospective Parliamentary Candidate
Bedford Liberal Democrats elected Michael Headley by an overwhelming majority last week to be their Prospective Parliamentary Candidate.
1 Oct 2003
Local Councillors Slam Houses at Expense of Local People
Councillor Michael Headley from Putnoe and Councillor Paul Smith from Goldington ward have slammed the Mayor's plans to overdevelop the area of Church Lane shops.
8 Sep 2003
Office of Deputy Prime Minister Halts Queens Park Development Improvements
Liberal Democrat Councillors have attacked recommendations by the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister (ODPM) that would see new facilities such as a medical centre, community centre and play areas scrapped at a new development planned for Queens Park.
8 Sep 2003
Lib Dems Challenge Children's "Fish Tax" Increase
Plans by Bedford Borough Council to increase local fishing charges have been slammed by local Liberal Democrats.
2 Sep 2003
Release of Reserves a Step Closer
Lib Dem plans to release money from council reserves look a step closer following last weeks Corporate and Resources meeting.
9 Jul 2003