Lib Dems Oppose New Council Charges
Liberal Democrats on the borough council firmly opposed executive plans to introduce charges to a number of council services, at last nights Environment Policy Review and Development Committee.
4 Dec 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/
Lib Dems Fight 'Top Up' Fees
Local students could soon be facing huge bills to attend university under new Government plans. Despite past promises, Labour are considering the introduction of 'top up' fees of around £10,000 to attend university.
30 Nov 2002
Lib Dems Call For Support To Halt Bus Station Delays
Following last week's Executive meeting, which decided to delay the development of the bus station, Lib Dems on Bedford Borough Council are urging local people to voice their concerns through a petition.
27 Nov 2002
Open Government Set Back by Decades
At last night's first cabinet meeting the Mayor made his mark by slashing the involvement of the public and their representatives. The long standing "questions from the public" was removed and the Mayor made it clear that he would not accept questions or comments during the main body of the meeting.
20 Nov 2002
Vandals Must Not Win Say Local Lib Dems
The recent destruction of equipment in the childrens playground at Canterbury Road Rec has been condemned by local Councillors Paul Marsh and Brian Copping.
15 Nov 2002
Cabinet in Hiding
Liberal Democrats on Bedford Borough Council have called for greater openness within the new Mayors Cabinet after details to be discussed at the first cabinet meeting were released.
15 Nov 2002