The Liberal Democrats' Manifesto for Bedford Borough has identified 'Six to Fix' for Bedford Borough. The Six to Fix priorities include the Environment, which the Council must protect by pursuing a Zero Carbon Growth policy with carbon neutral developments.
Conservative Councillors have been attacked for their 'breathtaking hypocrisy' after claiming to be supporters of mobile CCTV units, despite having voted to block their use at every opportunity. The cameras, which allow a better-targeted, more effective approach to improving community safety than blanket CCTV coverage were finally introduced in Bedford Borough last year following years of Liberal Democrat pressure.
Bedford Borough Liberal Democrats are concerned that large numbers of children could be missing out on free school transport because families are not aware of the support available. School transport is free for children who are eligible for free school meals or whose families receive the full level of Working Families Tax Credit, provided they live a certain distance from their school. Bedford Borough Liberal Democrats are encouraging the council and individual schools to raise awareness of the support which exists.
The Liberal Democrats' Manifesto for Bedford Borough has identified 'Six to Fix' for Bedford Borough. The Six to Fix priorities include Roads and Footpaths, where we must tackle the backlog of repairs and stop the cycle of patching that doesn't last.
The Google Street View Car has arrived in Bedford Borough, taking street level photographs for inclusion on the controversial Google Street View website. Liberal Democrats have responded by calling on Google to ensure that local residents' privacy is protected.
Henry Vann, local campaigner said: "The picture coming out of Westminster is absolutely appalling. Some MPs seem to be profiteering from taxpayer's money, and it is sickening.