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Travellers finally leave Marsh Leys- Cllr Tim Hill
Tim Hill has been hard at work with Council Officers, to resolve the travellers' illegal encampments on the Marsh Leys lay-by and the Brickmakers Arms land.
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‘Fit and proper’ test for BSkyB welcome – Foster
Commenting on the news that Ofcom is to probe whether BSkyB is "fit and proper" to hold a broadcasting licence, Co-Chair of the Liberal Democrat Parliamentary Policy Committee on Culture, Media…
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Launch of New Canoe Pass and Slalom Facility - Boost for Sporting Activity on the River
We are all rightly proud of the beautiful River Great Ouse in Bedford, but there is one way in particular in which we can make even more of it for the benefit of local residents and visitors. I'm…
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Liberal Democrat policy strengthens rail reform - Wright
Commenting on "Reforming our Railways: Putting the Customer First" published yesterday, Liberal Democrat Parliamentary Transport Committee member, Simon Wright said:
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Liberal Democrat Minister announces reward for local authorities for improving children's lives
Notes 1. A consultation on Sure Start Children's Centres Statutory Guidance can be found on the consultations page of the DfE website. 2. A small group of local authorities, children's centre…
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Andrew Stunell: First cash for neglected neighbourhoods to bring empty homes back into use
The first cash payments to tackle the scourge of empty homes will ensure thousands of properties are lived in once again and breathe life into scores of neglected neighbourhoods across the country,…
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Keeping the lights on - letter from Edward Davey to the Telegraph
SIR - Diversity is the key to our future energy security ("Shale gas boom may cost billions", report, February 24). With output from the North Sea in decline, we are now a net importer of gas, making…
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£50 million summer school fund launched to help disadvantaged children into secondary school
A £50 million summer schools fund to help the most disadvantaged pupils opens today. The money will help up to 100,000 pupils making the transition from primary to secondary school, a time when…
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Andrew Stunell: £10 million for English language support
Communities Minister, Andrew Stunell last week announced that the Department for Communities and Local Government will make available up to £10 million in funding to help English language training…