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Cracking Down on Littering
Littering on our streets is utterly unacceptable. Words of condemnation are not enough, however, and that is why we are taking real action to crack down on this form of anti-social behaviour which…
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Simon Hughes: Labour commitment to capping union donations welcome
Responding to Ed Miliband's comments on party funding, Liberal Democrat Deputy Leader, Simon Hughes said:
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New Schedule of 'Walk Up' Surgeries
In addition to my monthly 'bookable' surgeries at Borough Hall, the Pints in the Parishes sessions, various street surgeries and other events, I also hold 'walk up' surgery sessions on Saturdays at…
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The Higgins Bedford: The New Name for the Redeveloped Art Gallery and Museum
With progress continuing apace on the £6 million redevelopment of the Cecil Higgins Art Gallery and Bedford Museum, the new name for the revamped facility was announced recently. The Higgins Bedford…
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No Liberal Democrat-run council in England has raised Council Tax – Farron
Commenting on Labour and Conservative councils' record on Council Tax, Liberal Democrat Party President, Tim Farron said:
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Replacement riverside footbridge is welcome, but wait is far too long
The confirmation from Network Rail that it will replace the riverside path footbridge it removed over the railway line near Prebend Street in Bedford is welcome, especially in light of its initial…
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Coming Soon: Bedford Borough's Oyster Card!
In the coming months we will be introducing a 'smart card' ticketing system for the bus network across Bedford Borough. The system will work on a similar basis to the Oyster Card in London, allowing…
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Councillor Tim Hill’s Report to Elstow Parish Meeting - For 19th April 2012
Village-wide Issues
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Andrew Stunell: Tackling inequalities for Gypsy and Traveller communities
Government commitments to tackle ingrained inequalities and promote fairness for Gypsy and Traveller communities were unveiled by Communities Minister Andrew Stunell in a report published today.
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Day Centre Users' Dry Car Wash Cleans Up!
Yesterday morning I was very lucky to have my car 'dry washed' by a new team made up of learning disabled users of the Council's Adult day centre services. They've done a great job, and there was not…
