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Lib Dems Welcome Recycling Choice For Residents
Bedford Borough Liberal Democrats have welcomed the introduction of orange-lidded bins for recycling collections for those residents who want them.
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New Figures Reveal Alarming Rise in Local Home Repossessions
New figures have revealed an alarming increase in the number of local families losing their homes because of difficulties over mortgage payments.
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Liberal Democrats - Committed to Making Bedford a Fairtrade Borough
"As this year's Fairtrade Fortnight drew to a close, Bedford Borough Liberal Democrats reaffirmed their commitment to attempts to make Bedford Borough a Fairtrade Borough. The Lib Dems have also…
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Liberal Democrats welcome proposal to use Bedford Borough sites for Olympics training
The Liberal Democrats have welcomed the recommendation that several sites across Bedford Borough should be used as training camps in the run up to the London Olympics in 2012.
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Lib Dems Welcome Government Go-Ahead for Bedford Borough Unitary
Bedford Borough Liberal Democrats have welcomed the Government's decision that Bedford Borough and Central Bedfordshire will become Unitary Authorities in 2009.
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Spate of Drain Cover thefts hits Dover Crescent area
The Dover Crescent area of Putnoe was hit by a spate of drain cover thefts over the weekend, causing a serious hazard for pedestrians, cyclists and motorists.
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Council Should Follow Marks & Spencer's Lead and Take Action on Shopping Bags
Bedford Borough Liberal Democrats have welcomed Marks and Spencer's move to charge five pence for every shopping bag, and have called upon the council to follow its lead and take action to reduce the…
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Denial of referendum on Europe an outrage say Liberal Democrats
Liberal Democrat Leader Nick Clegg has responded to the decision by the Speaker of the House of Commons to refuse to have a debate and vote on a Liberal Democrat amendment calling for a referendum on…
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Lib Dems speak up for Goldington Hall - see TV Coverage
Liberal Democrat councillors for Goldington Ward are pleased that the council has now agreed to take action under Listed Building regulations to protect this historic building.
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Lib Dems Expose Council Error in Dealing with Planning Applications
Bedford Borough Council's current system of delegating planning application decisions from the Planning Committee to officers has been running for nearly four years despite being authorised as only a…