Breaking Britain returns, this time it’s the schools
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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
In Bloom Gongs Recognise Borough's Green and Very Pleasant Lands
Not that we needed telling, as we all know it's true, but it's official: Bedford really is the most beautiful place in the Eastern region! Well, some might argue that winning top prize at the Anglia in Bloom awards does not confirm that there is nowhere as pretty as Bedford, but I think it is, and it is certainly nice that our attractive green spaces and local neighbourhoods have been recognised in this way. As I've always said, we're more concerned with ensuring that our neighbourhoods are attractive places to live and that residents can enjoy and take pride in them than with any prizes, but to have the quality of our green spaces and local environment acknowledged as the very best across the region is a testament to the work of volunteers, Council staff and of course local residents who look after their local area from day to day.
20 Sep 2011
Motion on Employment and Support Allowance that was passed on Saturday 17th September 2011
The full text of the version of the motion passed by conference, making it officially Liberal Democrat policy, is as follows:
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19 Sep 2011
A bridge not far enough in Westbury
In an act of apparent insanity Wiltshire Council has shelled out taxpayers' money to strengthen the main beams of Station Road railway bridge in Westbury to allow it to carry 40 tonne lorries. However it won't pay for the crossbeams to be strengthened beyond 7.5t, so heavier lorries still won't be able to use the bridge.
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19 Sep 2011
MP CALLS FOR NATIONAL NHS RECYCLE SCHEME
Local MP Tim Farron has written to the Secretary of State for Health Andrew Lansley asking if he could look at a national NHS recycle scheme for medical equipment.
19 Sep 2011
FARRON STANDS UP FOR TENANT FARMERS
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has called upon the Government to amend the new Uplands Entry Level Scheme (UELS) to include tenant farmers on short-term land agreements.
19 Sep 2011
Recycling improvements are coming
You should by now have had a leaflet and a letter explaining the new system. In West Wiltshire the only change is that we'll be given a new blue-lidded bin in which to put cardboard and plastic bottles. Residents in the old Salisbury District will lose their weekly waste collection as of March. Those without a green bin for garden waste collection can apply for one. Anyone producing lots of garden waste can get a second green bin at a cost of £30. Black box collections continue as normal, though there may be changes to collection days.
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19 Sep 2011