Figures released by the Liberal Democrats have revealed that the cost of parking in Bedford Borough Council's Town Centre car parks has increased by an average of 95% since Mayor Branston was elected.
Mayor of Bedford Borough Frank Branston has given a startling vote of no confidence to the London 2012 Olympics, despite heading the body charged with maximising the potential benefits the games can bring to the local area.
Bedford Borough Lib Dems have welcomed Fairtrade Fortnight and reaffirmed their commitment to making Bedford a Fairtrade Borough.
Liberal Democrats on Bedford Borough Council have called for action to ensure that senior officers at the council are more representative of the diverse mix of people living in the Borough.
The protection of the river environment in Bedford Borough has been placed under threat by the Council Cabinet's proposals to scrap the policy preventing harmful development along the riverside.
Council Tax for the Borough Council has increased by three times the rate of inflation since Mayor Branston took office in 2002. Borough Council Tax over the 5 budgets overseen by Mayor Branston is up by 31%, whilst inflation for that time is just 10% .
