Breaking Britain returns, this time it’s the schools
Why is so much of Britain’s infrastructure literally falling apart?
13 Sep 2023
News
Press release on the Autumn Statement.
Lib Dems condemn “chaotic and incompetent” budget
17 Nov 2022
Sewage in our Rivers
The sheer quantity of raw sewage being dumped into Britain’s rivers and coastal areas is a scandal and a disgrace.
14 Sep 2022
Govt gaps in support for freelancers leaving employers to pick up the tab
The Liberal Democrats have today urged the Chancellor to step in and support freelancers excluded from existing government support schemes. This comes after the announcement that the BBC will offer financial support to around 600 freelancers who they regularly employ.
28 Jul 2020
Take part in the Silly Squad Reading Challenge
This Summer children can take part take part in the Silly Squad Reading Challenge with Bedford Borough Libraries online.
28 Jul 2020
Shout out for the Windies - restoring some semblance of normality to the English summer
Thank you West Indies cricket team for restoring some semblance of normality to the English summer. You've been isolated for a long time because of the virus precautions, with very little opportunity to play other than Test Matches. In many respects the result doesn't matter (except for the records set, obviously) For once, the importance was the taking part. So big shout out for all the team and everybody else who made this possible.
28 Jul 2020
Local leisure facilities update
Fusion Lifestyle and Bedford Borough Council have been following national guidance regarding the safe reopening of leisure facilities within the Borough during COVID-19.
28 Jul 2020
LibDem Mayor Holbrook welcomes return of Hailsham street market and praises people for 'shopping local'
In his latest message to the residents of Hailsham, Town Mayor and Chairman of Hailsham Town Council, Liberal Democrat Councillor Paul Holbrook, praised people for 'shopping local' in recent weeks and encouraged everyone to continue to support local traders. "While we still have a very long way to go in our ongoing battle with and recovery from the effects of the coronavirus pandemic, it is clear that we are seeing some return to normality," said Mayor Holbrook. "Perhaps the most visible indicators of this are the increased easing of social distancing and lockdown restrictions, and the reopening of many local businesses in Hailsham. As more and more businesses gradually reopen in Hailsham, I encourage people to shop local and ask residents to continue to buy local products and services to help our local economy get back on its feet. "In Hailsham, we are fortunate to have such a diverse range of shops and businesses - not just in the town centre but townwide. They all play a big part in the historic market t
28 Jul 2020
I have a detailed plan to address social care said Johnson one year ago
One year ago Boris Johnson pledged to fix the social care crisis A year later and with over 22,000 Covid-19 deaths* in the community and care homes we still await his 'oven ready' detailed plan
28 Jul 2020