New Focus for Park Ward
The October - November Park Ward Focus is now being delivered to 5000 homes in the Ward.
22 Oct 2005
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/
Reducing carbon emissions needs leadership from central government
Commenting on the publication of new Carbon Emission figures by area Liberal Democrat Shadow Environment Secretary Norman Baker MP said:
22 Oct 2005
Government block 'No war without approval' Bill
The Government has blocked Clare Short's Private Members Bill aimed at trying to limit the government's power to send British troops to war without parliamentary approval. Sir Menzies Campbell, Liberal Democrat Shadow Foreign Secretary, said "Parliament missed a rare opportunity to assert its authority over the executive. To send British troops into battle is the ultimate responsibility and it should be one for Members of Parliament"
21 Oct 2005
Euro Commission avoids own goal over UK Football TV broadcasts
Sharon Bowles, Liberal Democrat MEP for Shepway has welcomed the European Commission's statement today regarding the package put forward by the Premier League for the selling of UK football TV rights. Sharon Bowles wrote to Competition Commissioner Neelie Kroes saying that by forcing the Premier League to limit ownership of the TV rights to 50%, the auction price was likely to plummet meaning less revenue for premiership clubs.
21 Oct 2005
Lib Dems Demand Action On Fly Tippers
Lib Dems On Bedford Borough Council have urged the Executive to make use of new powers to fine fly-tippers.
21 Oct 2005
Michael Headley Slams MPs Support For ID Cards
Bedford Lib Dem spokesperson, Michael Headley has spoken out after Bedford's MP, Patrick Hall, supported the third reading of the ID Cards bill this week.
21 Oct 2005