Dave Hodgson Selected as Liberal Democrat Candidate for Mayor of Bedford Borough
Dave Hodgson has been selected as the Liberal Democrat candidate for Mayor of Bedford.
2 Sep 2009
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Recycling in Flats Set to Rise after Success of Lib Dem Initiative
A Liberal Democrat initiative to help Bedford Borough residents in blocks of flats to recycle their waste is set to be rolled out across the Borough after recycling rates rocketed at a number of sites included in a Council pilot scheme. The improvements saw recycling rates increase by up to 160%. The scheme was funded via a successful budget proposal by the Lib Dems, who have long called for improvements to remove the barriers which prevent many who live in blocks of flats from recycling their household waste.
12 Sep 2009
Dave Hodgson for Mayor of Bedford online
The Liberal Democrat candidate for Mayor of Bedford, Dave Hodgson, is campaigning hard for Bedford Borough and has set up a campaign website at www.daveformayor.org.uk with all the latest news from his campaign. You can also follow Dave's campaign on Twitter at www.twitter.com/DaveforMayor/
14 Sep 2009
Nick Clegg To Hold Town Hall Meeting In Bedford Borough
Liberal Democrat Leader Nick Clegg is inviting the people of Bedford Borough to tell him what they think about fixing the economy and rebuilding trust in politics.
15 Sep 2009
Urgent Action Demanded over Scandal of BPHA's Burnt-Out Garages in Brickhill
Liberal Democrats are calling Bedford Pilgrims Housing Association to account over their failure to maintain garages in Brickhill. Local residents have complained that some of the garages are an extreme safety hazard with dangerous roof structures and burned out cars. Residents have also complained of the garages being used for rough sleeping and drug taking, with fires being lit in the abandoned garages next to their homes.
28 Sep 2009
Tory County Council's Shameful Record of Failure Exposed
A shocking record of failure by the former Conservative County Council was revealed at a meeting of Bedford Borough Council's Cabinet on Wednesday night. During a meeting dominated by the impact of the damaging legacy inherited from the high-taxing Tory-run authority, serious failings were exposed in key areas such as safeguarding vulnerable adults from abuse, adult care, budgeting, education and waste management.
18 Sep 2009