Breaking Britain returns, this time it’s the schools
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13 Sep 2023
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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
Letter to Editors about the future of our health care
Dear Editor Having been involved in the hospital/ health debate for several years I am still greatly concerned that services will be designed for the health service and not for the people using them. Most people will understand that our health service is under stress with increased numbers of people using it, drugs and technology costing more and advancing at a rapid rate. What the health service will need to do is fundamentally understand nature of communities, deprived people, the problems of rural transport and access. Perhaps even more importantly the understanding that all roads do not lead to Telford - they do lead to Shrewsbury. Ambulances in rural Shropshire and Montgomeryshire have a poor record in response times. These need to be added to the travel times when any decision for the A&E site is made. Some people could easily take 2 or more hours to get there. This really could be life threatening and makes a mockery of the golden hour we all see on TV. My simple message is that health care is
22 Aug 2014
Mayor's GCSE Congratulations for Borough Students
Following the publication of GCSE grades for students across Bedford Borough yesterday, Mayor Dave Hodgson has congratulated students and teachers on their achievements.
22 Aug 2014
COMPLAINT BY LOCAL MOBILE PHONE CAMPAIGNERS UPHELD
A complaint against the mobile operator EE by Shropshire residents complaining about the standard of their service has been upheld - at least in part! Heather Kidd said "We have had a mammoth struggle even getting EE to talk about the poor quality of their service in Western Shropshire. They either give customers lame excuses or simply dont reply to their letters, texts or e-mails. As Councillors elected to represent our communities, Charlotte Barnes, Nigel Hartin and myself have simply been ignored" Now CISAS, an arbitrator appointed by OFFCOM has investigated the claim and found that EE has been in breach of its duty of customer care and called on it to appologise. Vince Cable MP Heather continued " Regrettably the arbitrator cant comment on the technical aspect of the complaint and it will be interesting, given this company's record up to date, to see if we ever get an apology. "However I will be meeting Vince Cable MP, the business Minister, next week when he visits Welshpool. His remit covers both th
22 Aug 2014
Lib Dem Lobbying Pays Off - New Report Outlines Need for East West Rail Extension to Cambridge and Beyond
With work to link Oxford and Bedford as part of the East-West Rail Scheme now underway, Lib Dem Mayor Dave Hodgson has welcomed a new report which identifies the huge economic benefit of extending the line to Cambridge. The report published this week by the East West Rail Consortium, of which Bedford Borough Council is a member along with other local authorities along the route, states that the it will deliver an economic benefit of up to around £750 million, and could see a direct train link enabling journey times between Cambridge and Bedford of just 24 minutes.
22 Aug 2014
New East West Rail Report Outlines Need for Extension to Cambridge and Beyond
With work to link Oxford and Bedford as part of East-West Rail now underway, Lib Dem Mayor Dave Hodgson has welcomed a new report which identifies the huge economic benefit of extending the scheme to Cambridge. The report published this week by the East West Rail Consortium, of which Bedford Borough Council is a member along with other local authorities along the route, states that the it will deliver an economic benefit of up to around £750 million, and could see a direct train link enabling journey times between Cambridge and Bedford of just 24 minutes.
22 Aug 2014
Sky lanterns code will make a big difference for farmers - Farron
Cumbrian MP Tim Farron has welcomed the news that a code has been drawn up to ensure sky lanterns are manufactured to be biodegradable and then that they are sold responsibly.
22 Aug 2014