Return Trip for Bus Fare Increase
Following a proposal from Borough council Liberal Democrats, proposed increases in bus fares for local pensioners have been put on hold.
28 Jul 2004
News
Cop Shop Needed For North Of The Town
Liberal Democrats are calling for an unused property in Queens Drive to be turned into a "cop shop" in an effort to help tackle anti-social behaviour and other crimes in the Goldington and Putnoe areas.
20 Jul 2004
Bus Shelter Neglect Needs Urgent Action
Borough council Liberal Democrats are asking that the council clean up its act when it comes to the maintenance of its network of bus shelters.
12 May 2004
Petition Calls For Tax to Be Axed
Opposition to the Council Tax is to be highlighted this week when local Liberal Democrats present the government with a petition signed by hundreds of residents who are demanding that the tax be axed.
30 Apr 2004
Lib Dems Champion Recycling Review Suggestions
Lib Dems on Bedford Borough Council are calling for support from all councillors to implement the findings of a new review of recycling services, in particular in ironing out the problems that occurred when the 3 stream recycling was rolled out last April across one third of the Borough. The 3 stream system: orange bags, green bins or bags and usual black bins, is due to be extended to the other households in the Borough this October.
30 Apr 2004
Council Tax Rise Amongst Highest In Country
Latest figures show Bedford Boroughs council tax rise to be the 11th highest of the country's 238 shire districts. This has sparked anger from local Liberal Democrats who campaigned to see council tax reduced and services saved for borough residents.
13 Apr 2004