Liberal Democrats reveal plans for zero carbon Britain
The Liberal Democrats have revealed radical proposals to transform Britain into an international leader in tackling climate change, making the country carbon neutral by 2050.
30 Aug 2007
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Lib Dems highlight "cost to the reputation of democracy in Bedford Borough" of £177,000 electronic counting trial
Bedford Borough Liberal Democrats have responded to the publication of the Electoral Commission's report into the electoral pilots held in May by highlighting the damaging cost to the reputation of democracy in Bedford Borough of the £177,000 electronic counting trial.
2 Aug 2007
County Council Says One Thing but Plans Another. Deadline for Fortnightly Collections in Bedford Borough Approaches
The Liberal Democrats have exposed Bedfordshire County Council's plans to introduce fortnightly rubbish collections for all residents in Bedford Borough by March 2008.
31 Jul 2007
Green Tax Switch Needed to Cut Carbon Emissions and Reverse Spiralling Cost of Using Public Transport
Bedford Borough Liberal Democrats have repeated their calls for a Green Tax Switch to protect the environment and reward individuals for making sustainable choices after the Labour Government admitted that the cost of using public transport has spiralled since 1997.
30 Jul 2007
Shock and Disappointment as Government gives Green Light for Urban Sprawl
Bedford Borough Liberal Democrats have reacted with astonishment after the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government gave the go-ahead for a controversial housing development off Norse Road, overturning the decisions of both the Borough Council and the Planning Inspector.
27 Jul 2007
No bounce for Brown: Labour majority in Ealing Southall slashed as Lib Dems surge
Nigel Bakhai and the Liberal Democrats have slashed the Labour majority in Ealing Southall to just 5,070 votes. The Tories, despite the personal intervention of David Cameron, trailed home in third, picking up 22% of the vote.
20 Jul 2007