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
Councillor Caroline Courtney and Joshua Hanley are part of the Liberal Democrat team for Tuffley.
Caroline, who lives on Stroud Road near to St Barnabas Church, was first elected to the city council in May 2021. She is the cabinet member for culture and leisure.
Joshua Hanley grew up in Tuffley, went to local schools and is now raising his family here.
He is a sports coach and has helped run local football teams.
If you have any issues you would like Caroline or Joshua to take up on your behalf you can get in touch with them by email at tuffleyliberaldemocrats@gmail.com
You can also follow Caroline on Facebook at fb.me/Caroline4Tuffley/
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