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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
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Borough Council Misses Recycling Target

Bedford Borough Council has failed to meet its own modest targets for increasing participation in both the orange bag and green bag recycling schemes. The council pledged to increase the number of households taking part in the schemes by 5 per cent by March 2008, and has fallen well short of its target in both cases.

20 Jun 2008
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Liberal Democrats plan green firms' rebate

Speaking at a joint press event with Greenpeace Liberal Democrat leader Nick Clegg said that companies that "green" their premises with energy-saving improvements should be offered a rebate or reduced bill. He said that he could see the "green" business rate working in the same way as some councils give rebates to families who insulate their homes. "We have to make things easier for companies that want to do the right thing," Said Mr Clegg. "The challenge of meeting Britain's energy needs was a choice between old technologies like gas, nuclear and coal, and "a green future" based on clean technologies."

20 Jun 2008
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Some Jubilant Referendum activists break open the Champagne for an Impromptu celebration in the Town Hall as result is announced.

Massive Vote for Yes in Haywards Heath Referendum !!

Massive Victory for Rethink of Town Centre Plans; * Council's Plans for Haywards Heath in Disarray after Massive show of discontent! The magnificent turn out for a single issue referendum by the people of Haywards Heath speaks volumes regarding their discontent with the plans of Mid Sussex District Council and its developer partner Thornfield. Almost 95% of those voting rejected the proposals that have been tabled and demanded proper consultation and a more transparent and accountable plan for the future of the town.

20 Jun 2008
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Horton Chapel - decision further delayed

Work on finding a user for Horton Chapel has been held up. The borough council's legal staff had to be diverted to deal with two problems created by the county council. First they withdrew support for the Children's Centre and Day Nursery in Hollymoor Lane. Then they delayed a decision on the future of the Mansion in Nonsuch Park for over 15 months, resulting in a lot of extra work. It is now hoped to invite tenders from interested parties later this year.

19 Jun 2008
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