Reform the breaking political system - Vann
On July 22, Nick Clegg, Liberal Democrat leader set out his vision for the UK including political reform to ensure that politicians are held to account by everyone.
9 Aug 2009
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Investment in education key, says Henry Vann
Liberal Democrats would get class sizes down says parliamentary campaigner - Nick Clegg, Liberal Democrat leader, has announced that one of the top priorities for a Liberal Democrat government will be education.
31 Jul 2009
Liberal Democrats will have a free vote on Borough schools reorganisation proposal
The Liberal Democrat Group on Bedford Borough Council will have a free vote on the proposal for schools reorganisation. The consultation on the proposal to change to a two tier system closed on 24th July, with the decision to be taken in the autumn. Bedford Borough Liberal Democrats have confirmed that the group's Councillors will decide individually whether to support or reject the proposal.
29 Jul 2009
Key local projects hit as Government raids Bedford and Marston Vale infrastructure funding
The Government has raided key infrastructure funding for Bedford Borough, cutting a fund previously allocated for essential local improvement schemes by almost 50% for 2010/11. The sudden, unilateral cut in funding deals a severe blow to the prospects of vital projects such as the redevelopment of the bus station area and the completion of the western bypass being completed in forthcoming years.
28 Jul 2009
Key local projects hit as Government raids Bedford and Marston Vale infrastructure funding
The Government has slashed promised infrastructure funding for Bedford and the Marston Vale by nearly half, although the requirement for the area to take an additional 16,000 new homes remains
28 Jul 2009
Mayor's transport 'vision' still unseen as Lib Dems call for real action to get Bedford Borough moving
Two weeks on from hailing a new 'vision' for public transport in Bedford Borough in the local press, the Mayor has not shared his ideas with the public or with local councillors. The Liberal Democrats have criticised the Mayor for seeking headlines first and solutions later, while the problems of congestion and inadequate local public transport continue.
22 Jul 2009