Breaking Britain returns, this time it’s the schools
Why is so much of Britain’s infrastructure literally falling apart?
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
Urgent Solution Sought For Borough Homeless
The Council's continued use of bed and breakfast accommodation to solve the "short term homeless" problem in Bedford came under fire last night.
25 Jan 2002
Local Pride Initiative Hits The Streets
Liberal Democrat plans for getting the council to help people take pride in their local streets received a boost on 9 Jan, when the Executive Committee meeting sees the further development of their Streetwatch initiative.
14 Jan 2002
Yes to Local DemocracyNo to an Elected Mayor
The Bedford Liberal Democrats are supporting the Bedford4Democracy campaign. This campaign has been set-up for one reason - to support the campaign to say NO to an elected Mayor for Bedford.
1 Dec 2001
Lib Dems Plan for New Town Centre
Bedford Borough Lib Dems have launched their imaginative proposals for revitalising Bedford's Town Centre. Councillor Rosemary Bootiman said "We have put forward our ideas and we now want to know what other people think."
14 Oct 2001
Lib Dems call for safer stations
Bedford Lib Dems are campaigning to make Bedford's stations safer. The Government has admitted that our stations haven't yet been included in a crime prevention scheme. Only 110 out of 2,500 UK stations have been accredited under the Secure Stations scheme. The standard covers staff training, Help Points, CCTV, Lighting and information. Lib Dem Councillor Judith Cunningham said "The Government must stop dragging its feet on secure stations. We want to see Bedford's stations reach the standard for the benefit of all rail users."
14 Oct 2001
Rt Hon Charles Kennedy MP - Closing speech to Bournemouth Party Conference 2001
In his closing speech to this year's party conference in Bournemouth, Liberal Democrat Leader Rt Hon Charles Kennedy MP said:
27 Sep 2001