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From Mayor Dave Hodgson- Twinwoods Incinerator Turned Down: The Right Result!
Mayor Dave Hodgson, writing on his own website on Saturday said:
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Twinwoods Incinerator Turned Down: The Right Result!
I was delighted to receive an email from the Department of Communities & Local Government yesterday morning carrying the excellent news that the local decision to refuse planning permission for…
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Councillor Tim Hill’s Report to Stewartby Parish Council - For 16th February 2012
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Julian Huppert: Coalition cycling investment comes at a crucial time
Commenting on Liberal Democrat Transport Minister Norman Baker's announcement of £15m to boost cycling, including £8m for transport charity Sustrans to enhance cycle routes and £7m to make it…
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Councillor Tim Hill’s Report to Elstow Parish Council - For 14th February 2012
Village-wide Issues a) Street lights in the old village that are more in keeping with its Conservation Area -Sustainability Committee on 25th January 2012 approved the proposal and the money…
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FUNDING SECURED JUST IN TIME AS COLD WEATHER LOOMS OVER US
Bedford Borough Council has secured an extra £124,500 funding to ensure vulnerable people stay warm throughout life-threatening spells of cold weather. The outcomes of the Warm Homes, Healthy People…
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Labour hypocrisy on bankers’ bonuses – Burt
Commenting on yesterday's opposition debate, Co-Chair of the Liberal Democrat Parliamentary Party Committee on Business, Innovation and Skills, Lorely Burt said: "The sheer hypocrisy of…
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Catching the Family History Bug in Borough Libraries!
The family history information and taster session I attended at Bedford Central Library on Saturday really has whetted my appetite to find out more. Amongst the wide range of things I discovered in…
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Andrew Stunell: Government takes next step on zero carbon homes
Zero-Carbon Homes are a step closer today after new proposals were announced to cut carbon emissions in new and existing buildings by Communities Minister Andrew Stunell.
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COUNCIL BACKS MOTION TO TACKLE UNFAIR PETROL PRICES IN BEDFORD BOROUGH
Bedford Borough Council has backed a campaign to reduce the unfairly inflated petrol and diesel prices charged across the borough. At Wednesday night's Full Council meeting, councillors…