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14 Sep 2022
We make the headlines again!
Wiltshire Council has grabbed the Christmas Number One spot in Private Eye's 'Rotten Boroughs' column. See here or buy the latest edition - £1.50 from all good magazine shops.
23 Dec 2013
More Good News for East West Rail as Government Report Backs Bedford – Cambridge Link
Mayor Dave Hodgson has welcomed the government's support for the principle of the central section of the East West Rail link, from Bedford to Cambridge. The East West Rail Consortium, which comprises local authorities on the proposed route including Bedford Borough Council, has already commissioned a study into the economic benefits of the extension of the line, which will be operational between Reading and Bedford in 2017 following final approval by government and funding commitments by both government and local authorities this year. Now, the government has confirmed that it is developing proposals for the construction of the line between Bedford and Cambridge, and will be working alongside local authorities on the plans.
23 Dec 2013
Mayor Dave Joins Kempston Rural Lower Pupils and Staff to Mark Construction Start for New Site
Mayor Dave Hodgson last week joined staff and pupils of Kempston Rural Lower School to turn the last nut in the steel framework and mark the launch of construction of new buildings for the school. The new £4.5 million construction will open in September 2014, and the school will operate as a two-form entry school for its reception years
23 Dec 2013
Energy Act to Create 200,000 Green Jobs – Ed Davey
The Energy Act, pushed through by Liberal Democrat Energy and Climate Change Secretary Ed Davey has received Royal Assent. The package of measures put in place by the law will support the creation of 200,000 jobs in the renewable energy sector including wind farms, solar and biomass.
23 Dec 2013
Energy Act to Create 200,000 Green Jobs – Ed Davey
The Energy Act, pushed through by Liberal Democrat Energy and Climate Change Secretary Ed Davey has received Royal Assent. The package of measures put in place by the law will support the creation of 200,000 jobs in the renewable energy sector including wind farms, solar and biomass.
23 Dec 2013
LOcal Lib Dem Branch recruits its 100th member!
The local (Bishops Castle and Clun) Lib Dem branch is celebrating the Season by recruiting its 100th member. Alexandra Uttley,form Stiperstones,has become the 100th member of Bishop's Castle Lib Dems.
23 Dec 2013