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Goldington Green Improvements!
Improvement works are being carried out on Goldington Green. This is for two purposes: to erect low wooden posts around the perimeter of the green, to keep vehicles off, and to re-arrange…
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Working Together to Tackle Funding Gap: Savings Proposals Updated Following Consultation
Following extensive public consultation, an updated package of Council savings proposals over the next four years has been published. After a remarkable level of participation in the consultation…
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Doing the right thing on Disability Living Allowance – Willott
Commenting on the announcement that the Coalition Government is to drop plans to remove the mobility component of Disability Living Allowance from people in residential care homes, Co-Chair of…
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Tim Gordon appointed Liberal Democrat Chief Executive
The Liberal Democrats have today announced the appointment of Tim Gordon as the party's new Chief Executive. Tim will take up this position on 9 January 2012. Tim takes over from Chris Fox,…
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Andrew Stunell: Rural councils "need to think outside the box" to deliver homes on the farm
Notes 1. Harrogate Borough Council's Discounted Home Ownership scheme allows the purchaser to buy at a discount of 65 per cent of the market value which is then protected in perpetuity. 2. As…
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Scrapping fare rise good news for passengers – Huppert
Commenting on the announcement that the Coalition Government will not go ahead with a planned 2% rise in the amount train operators can put up fares by, Co-chair of the Liberal Democrat…
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Movember Draws to a Close
As November draws to a close, so does Movember, the month-long charity event in support of men's health, in particular prostate cancer and other cancers that can affect men. If you happen to have…
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Councillor Tim Hill’s Report to Elstow Parish Council- 29th November
Village-wide Issues a) Wilstead Roadfootpath - Spoke to Lizzie on Monday. Agreement reached between Parish and Borough. b) Street lights in the old village that are more in keeping with its…
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DOES THAT SCHOOL CROSSING PATROL OFFICER LOOK FAMILIAR?
This week, the Mayor of Bedford Borough, Dave Hodgson, is going on duty with the School Crossing Patrol Service in Bedford Borough. Following a recent successful 'Stop Means Stop' campaign,…
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Bedford to Oxford Rail Announcement is Fantastic News for Bedford Borough
I am delighted that amongst the announcements in the Chancellor's Autumn Statement earlier today came a commitment from the Government to the delivery of the Western Section of the East-West railway…