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CRC simplified to save businesses millions- Ed Davey
Millions of pounds will be saved for businesses through ambitious new proposals to simplify the Carbon Reduction Commitment Energy Efficiency Scheme, (CRC).
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Cllr Merryman supports Bikability Project
In a one-off exception, it wasn't just children who got on their bikes this week for Bikability, as Cllr Phil Merryman visited Daubeney Middle School to join a group of young participants on a cycle…
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Opening the Superb New Library Facility at Lincroft School
Getting out to schools around the Borough and talking to the staff and the children is without doubt one of the most enjoyable parts of the job of Mayor, and this week I had the honour of opening new…
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More Chances to Recycle with Extended Opening Times- Cllr Royden
Bedford's Household Waste Recycling Centre opening hours are changing from 1st April 2012.
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Stephen Williams: Treasury must deliver the best deal for the taxpayer in RBS deal
Commenting on reports that the Treasury are in talks over selling some of the shares in RBS, Liberal Democrat Treasury Spokesman Stephen Williams said:
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More Progress Towards Sustainable Solution on Gypsy and Traveller Sites as Meadow Lane Application Approved
This week's Council Planning Committee meeting was a busy one, as they often are. I'm not involved at all in determining planning applications, with planning being a 'regulatory' function of the…
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Council Continues to Over Deliver Affordable Housing in the Borough- Cllr Holland
More than 300 affordable homes were delivered in Bedford Borough during 2010/11, more than 50% above the Council target according to new figures.
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Making Sure the Council Practises What it Preaches on the Environment Vol 74. - Water
T he Council often dispenses advice on a range of environmental matters to householders, and I know that while people recognise that there is a valuable role for the Council in providing information…
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The Need for Fuel Fairness in Bedford Borough Grows More Urgent - Sign our Petition
The fact that petrol and diesel prices have soared to record levels across the country has received a lot of media attention lately. You might think that as average prices increase generally, it…
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Julian Huppert: A green, reliable transport service for every community
Lib Dem Transport Minister Norman Baker MP has announced an extra £31 million of Government funding for green buses and bus improvements. Since autumn last year Liberal Democrats in Government have…