Tim Farron: Blencathra’s lobbying for tax haven astonishing
Commenting on Lord Blencathra's lobbying for the Cayman Islands government, Liberal Democrat Party President, Tim Farron said:
24 Apr 2012
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Cracking Down on Littering
Littering on our streets is utterly unacceptable. Words of condemnation are not enough, however, and that is why we are taking real action to crack down on this form of anti-social behaviour which can blight our neighbourhoods. In fact, there have been a few illustrations in the last few weeks of how our 'zero tolerance' approach in this area means that if you litter the streets of Bedford Borough, you should expect to face punishment.
24 Apr 2012
Simon Hughes: Labour commitment to capping union donations welcome
Responding to Ed Miliband's comments on party funding, Liberal Democrat Deputy Leader, Simon Hughes said:
23 Apr 2012
New Schedule of 'Walk Up' Surgeries
In addition to my monthly 'bookable' surgeries at Borough Hall, the Pints in the Parishes sessions, various street surgeries and other events, I also hold 'walk up' surgery sessions on Saturdays at locations around the Borough. I have now set out a new monthly schedule of these through to the end of August, which you can see below. If you are in the area at the time, or if you happen to find yourself popping into the cake shop in Sharnbrook for a weekend treat, for example, please say hello and talk to me about any issues you would like to discuss.
19 Apr 2012
The Higgins Bedford: The New Name for the Redeveloped Art Gallery and Museum
With progress continuing apace on the £6 million redevelopment of the Cecil Higgins Art Gallery and Bedford Museum, the new name for the revamped facility was announced recently. The Higgins Bedford is confirmed as its new identity, with the annoouncement coming with a year to go until its opening in Spring 2013. I have been lucky enough to look round the site to see how work is progressing, and it's great to see it starting to take shape.
17 Apr 2012
No Liberal Democrat-run council in England has raised Council Tax – Farron
Commenting on Labour and Conservative councils' record on Council Tax, Liberal Democrat Party President, Tim Farron said:
17 Apr 2012