Breaking Britain returns, this time it’s the schools
Why is so much of Britain’s infrastructure literally falling apart?
13 Sep 2023
News
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
MPs Kramer and Heath Key Speakers at Ashford LD Conference in March
The first of the two South East Region Liberal Democrats annual conferences is on Saturday 29th March in Ashford and speakers will include Susan Kramer (MP for Richmond Park), David Heath (MP for Somerton and Frome) and Baroness Ros Scott. All members are welcome to attend, but registration in advance is strongly advised (and cheaper!).
6 Jan 2008
New Focus for Park Ward
Park Ward Liberal Democrats are delivering their first Focus for 2008 to every home in the Ward. The main stories are: Flooding nuisance to end, traffic calming, new signs for West Park. You can find the full Focus in PDF for in the 2008 folder of the Park Ward section in the Download area of this site.
5 Jan 2008
Residents Must be Given a Choice on Recycling say Lib Dems as County Council Prepares to Take Orange Bags Away for Good
Bedford Borough Liberal Democrats are calling on the Borough Council to step in and ensure residents are given a choice of an extra bin or bags for recycling in the wake of the County Council's reckless decision to withdraw the orange recycling bags.
4 Jan 2008
West End News : Councillor Fraser Macpherson's January 2008 Update to West End Community Council
Cllr Fraser Macpherson, Liberal Democrat Councillor for the West End, today (Friday 4th January) launched his January 2008 update to West End Community Council.
4 Jan 2008
William Harvey Hospital Shut to New Admissions
The William Harvey Hospital in Ashford has closed two wards to new admissions after an outbreak of winter vomiting disease. Patients have been struck down by the norovirus, which causes acute sickness and diarrhoea.
4 Jan 2008
Nick Clegg launches commission on Social Mobility
Liberal Democrat Leader Nick Clegg is to establish an independent Commission on Social Mobility, to be chaired by Martin Narey, Chief Executive of Barnardo's and the Chair of the End Child Poverty Coalition. The commission will investigate the reasons for Britain's apparently low levels of social mobility and recommend policy changes to enable children from disadvantaged backgrounds to fulfil their full potential. Current evidence suggests that social mobility is currently lower in the UK than in most western democracies.
4 Jan 2008
