Liberal Democrats will propose amendments to the Cabinet's Budget to ensure that it provides a better deal for local residents whilst staying within the Council Tax level proposed by the Mayor.
Liberal Democrats on Bedford Borough Council have proposed key changes they want to see to the cabinet's budget to introduce some good news. They branded the proposed budget as a catalogue of bad news for local people. Lib Dems argue that it fails to address key issues including the release of council reserves, provision of a coordinated transport and parking strategy and introduces new stealth taxes.
Liberal Democrats are to present the Mayor with a petition, signed by over 900 local bus users, who are opposed to plans which could see the bus station moved out of the town centre.
The future of one of the boroughs most treasured buildings was discussed at last nights meeting of the Community and Culture Policy review and Development Committee.
Voluntary sector organisations in the borough look set to face a great deal of hardship this year after a report from Bedford Borough Council showed funding for 2003 is likely to be 22% lower than last year.
Lib Dems on Bedford Borough Council are concerned that the mayor has failed to get to grips with the council budget for next year.
