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Job vacancies plummet in Bedford and Kempston
It is now twice as difficult to find a job in Bedford and Kempston as it was in December as a 'perfect storm' hits Bedford and Kempston's economy.
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Goldington Lib Dem Councillor Shows Mayor the Extent of Goldington Parking Chaos
The campaign for action to tackle parking chaos on two residential streets in Goldington gathered momentum this week after the Mayor was shown the full extent of the problems faced by residents of…
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Six to Fix - Economy: take action to support residents and local businesses during the credit crunch
The Liberal Democrats' Manifesto for Bedford Borough has identified 'Six to Fix' for Bedford Borough. One of the Six to Fix priority areas is the economy, where the council must take action to…
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Urgent Borough Hall Meeting Called as Lib Dems seek Answers to Key Questions on School Restructuring Consultation
Bedford Borough Liberal Democrats have called an urgent meeting of the Council's Scrutiny Committee prior to the publication of a consultation document on restructuring the local schools system. The…
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Lib Dems Announce Bedford Borough Election Candidates
Bedford Borough Liberal Democrats have announced their full slate of candidates for the first elections for the unitary Bedford Borough Council. Elections are taking place for all wards across the…
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Six to Fix - Adult Social Care: Reverse the declining standard of service
The Liberal Democrats' Manifesto for Bedford Borough has identified 'Six to Fix' for Bedford Borough. One of the Six to Fix priorities is Adult Social Care, where the declining standard of service in…
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Only one in 25 families facing repossession in Bedford and Kempston to get help
Henry Vann, Liberal Democrat parliamentary campaigner for Bedford and Kempston has slammed as "totally inadequate" a government scheme supposed to help families facing the loss of their homes.
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People Must be Given Full Picture on Schools Restructuring Plans, say Lib Dems
Responding to the Mayor's decision to authorise the launch of a consultation next month on a proposal to move to a two tier schools system in Bedford Borough, the Liberal Democrats have demanded that…
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Residents' Relief as Council Finally Draws a Line Under Parking Misery
Residents are hopeful of an end to years of parking misery after it was confirmed that parking restrictions will be introduced along a street plagued by parking overspill from the University of…
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Government Must Fill Schools Funding Gap Immediately say Lib Dems as £500,000 Shortfall is Revealed
The crisis in education funding which left schools in Bedford Borough facing a £500,000 budget shortfall must be resolved immediately, the Liberal Democrats have demanded. A government error in…