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Press release on the Autumn Statement.
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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
Making Sure the Council Practises What it Preaches on the Environment Vol 74. - Water
T he Council often dispenses advice on a range of environmental matters to householders, and I know that while people recognise that there is a valuable role for the Council in providing information and guidance on these things, what they cannot stand is any sort of hypocrisy. Quite simply, the Council should practise what it preaches. That's why we've made sure that the Council takes a huge range of actions to get its own house in order, for example by switching off lights and IT equipment when they're not being used, using energy efficient hand dryers instead of paper towels in the toilets, banning bottled water for meetings and ensuring that more recycling takes place in Council buildings. Another area where the Council needs to practise what it preaches is water use. This is obviously something at the forefront of everyone's mind at the moment, with the ongoing drought conditions. So, I was pleased to welcome representatives of Anglian Water to Borough Hall yesterday to sign a 'Water Promise' on behalf of
28 Mar 2012
Bulkington garage conversion approved by planners
An application to change a garage at Tudor Cottage on Bulkington's High Street went to the planning committee on March 28th. Despite objections from the parish council, which was concerned about the effect of the rebuilding of the garage on the street scene, the scheme was permitted by a majority vote. The building was described as a 'studio', and a condition was included ensuring it remains as part of Tudor Cottage and can't be sold off as separate accomodation.
28 Mar 2012
E-FOCUS Issue 010 available to download
Issue ten of our E-FOCUS online newsletter is now available to download online and it's a bumper three page edition!
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28 Mar 2012
New Chair of South Central Liberal Democrats
Liz Leffman has been elected as the new Chair of South Central Liberal Democrats. Liz lives in Charlbury, Oxfordshire, where she runs a textile consultancy business. Liz is a trustee of her local Citizens' Advice Bureau, and has stood twice as a parliamentary candidate in the region. "Thanks for the Regional Executive for having elected me as Regional Chair. I look forward very much to working with all of you."
28 Mar 2012
The Need for Fuel Fairness in Bedford Borough Grows More Urgent - Sign our Petition
The fact that petrol and diesel prices have soared to record levels across the country has received a lot of media attention lately. You might think that as average prices increase generally, it would provide an opportunity for the local fuel retailers to allow local prices charged at the pump here to find a level generally comparable to those charged elsewhere. You would sadly be wrong, however, as the facts show that the rank unfairness suffered by motorists and businesses in Bedford is continuing, and the gap of around 5 pence between the cheapest prices here for petrol and diesel and those charged in nearby towns is being maintained. This is utterly indefensible. The rising prices make the need for fuel fairness in Bedford Borough even more urgent, as household budgets are strained further and businesses are left at a growing disadvantage.
28 Mar 2012
Julian Huppert: A green, reliable transport service for every community
Lib Dem Transport Minister Norman Baker MP has announced an extra £31 million of Government funding for green buses and bus improvements. Since autumn last year Liberal Democrats in Government have announced more than £120 million of new funding for British buses.
28 Mar 2012
