Lib Dems on Bedford Borough Council have slammed the council over its failure to deal with the growing homeless problem in the Borough. Latest figures show that there are currently 27 households in Bedford being housed in Bed and Breakfast accommodation.
Christine McHugh, Liberal Democrat Candidate for Mayor of Bedford will welcome Dorothy Thornhill (Watford's Mayor) to Bedford on Monday 9th September. Dorothy Thornhill was elected as the Liberal Democrat Mayor of Watford in May.
"Door to Door concessionary fares must not be allowed to rise above 60 pence" demand local Liberal Democrats.
Lib Dems on Bedford Borough Council are calling for urgent action to save the Borough's green waste recycling scheme. Funding for the scheme is set to end once the initial trial period finishes early in the Autumn. Despite Lib Dem proposals for a last minute rescue package, which would see the trial scheme extended for another twelve months, the council has failed to agree to any plans for further funding.
Bedford Tory Agent Stewart Lister has defected to run Frank Branstons campaign in the forthcoming Mayoral campaign.
Bedford needs to see more recycling and waste reduction - that's the view of local Lib Dems. Recent moves by the council to cut key trials of a scheme to encourage recycling of green waste have therefore been met with dismay.
