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Lib Dems Call for Action After Brickhill Bus Stop Survey Reveals Major Problems
A survey by Brickhill Liberal Democrat councillors of all bus stops and bus shelters in Brickhill identified has identified some major problems.
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First Unitary Budget Set to Include Extra £1 million for Road Repairs as Lib Dems Ensure Residents' Priorities Come First
The first budget of the unitary Bedford Borough Council is set to include a raft of proposals to meet residents' priorities including an additional £1 million for road and footpath repairs and a…
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Practical Approach Needed to Tackle 'Muddy Swamps'
Bedford Borough Council has been criticised for adopting a 'King Canute' approach to the issue of verge parking, simply asking people not to do it while parking problems in residential areas across…
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Lib Dems Slam Council's Free Post Office Payments Delay
Bedford Borough Liberal Democrats have slammed the Mayor and his Cabinet for delaying the reintroduction of free Council Tax Payments at the Post Office for twelve months. This comes in spite of the…
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Government business loan plan threatens taxpayer with all the risks and no rewards
Commenting on reports that the Government is planning to guarantee up to £20bn of loans to small businesses, Liberal Democrat Shadow Chancellor, Vince Cable said: "The Government's proposal,…
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Poor Management of Regional Fire Control Centre Plans is Costing the Taxpayer say Lib Dems
Bedford Borough Liberal Democrats have attacked the Labour Government over the delays and spiralling costs of its plans for regional fire control centres.
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Nick Clegg's New Year message - It's time to do things differently
2009 must be a year of real change and of hope says Liberal Democrat Leader Nick Clegg in his new year message.
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Bedford could benefit from Clegg's green revolution as Vann slams Labour's ineffective VAT cut
Henry Vann has announced that Nick Clegg and Vince Cable's plans to create jobs in a green economy could benefit Bedford and Kempston directly by creating new jobs and transport links.
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Welcome for Stagecoach U-Turn over Unfair Fares
Following pressure from Liberal Democrats and outraged bus users Stagecoach has reversed its policy which saw pensioners looking after young children charged for toddlers' journeys while under-fives…
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Wentworth Drive Lorry Ban Essential Say Lib Dems
Putnoe Liberal Democrats' campaign for a lorry ban for Wentworth Drive has continued with a demand for a weight limit to stop the flow of 100 Heavy Goods Vehicles along the road every day. The County…