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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
Lib Dems Challenge County Council over Incinerator Plans
Bedford Borough Liberal Democrats challenged the County Council's incinerator plans in a council meeting last night.
28 Nov 2007
NFU President backs Farron 'Home on the Farm' initiative
The President of the National Farmers Union, Peter Kendall has said that he is 'delighted' to support Tim Farron's Home on the Farm initiative, calling it a 'win win situation for farmers and local people. The initiative would see disused farm buildings allowed to be converted into local affordable housing.
28 Nov 2007
"More flexibility needed to ensure homes for local people" - Farron
Local MP, Tim Farron spoke in the House of Commons last night during the debate on the Housing and Regeneration Bill, and voiced his concerns that inflexible planning rules - especially in the national parks - were preventing the provision of affordable homes for local people. As a result, Mr Farron expressed scepticism that the targets set by the Government would be missed due to this inflexibility on planning restrictions.
28 Nov 2007
Local Residents Question Traffic Issues Around Nickolls Quarry Development
In a meeting of the Kent County Council (KCC) local board on Tuesday, Hythe resident Darren Briddock was invited to join the KCC transport team in answer to his question about traffic levels around Nickolls Quarry. The meeting was held in Dymchurch specifically to discuss traffic issues around the proposed Nickolls Quarry development.
28 Nov 2007
Labour boss quits in row over unlawful donations
Labour general secretary Peter Watt has resigned following the revelation that a property developer made donations to the party via three associates. David Abrahams gave almost £600,000 over four years through colleagues Janet Kidd and Ray Ruddick, and solicitor John McCarthy. Mr Watt admitted he had known about the arrangement. Under the law, those making donations on behalf of others must give details of who is providing the money. Mr Watt claimed he did know this. However the Liberal Democrats have highlighted that an email sent from the Electoral Commission to a number of political party officials, including Mr Watt personally, in July last year, set out explicitly that this was required. The Electoral Commission is investigating whether the donations broke the law. Gordon Brown said today the donations were "completely unacceptable" and would be repaid. He said a donation from Ms Kidd had been offered to his own leadership campaign, but had been rejected as only donations from people known to the campaig
28 Nov 2007
101 Shut Down By Government
The 101 telephone line, which provides help and action on anti-social behaviour in the city is to close on 7th December, thanks to the withdrawal of funding from the Home Office.
28 Nov 2007