Union claims Conservatives want to scrap basic pension
The Tories were accused yesterday of planning to scrap the basic state pension as they draw up new policies on savings.
AGPE
27 Jun 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/
Campaign For Decent Local Roads
Bedford Lib Dems have launched a campaign for major improvements that are needed to our local roads and footpaths.
25 Jun 2002
Lib Dems Call For Urgent Repairs to Borough Roads
Liberal Democrats on Bedford Borough Council Environment Policy Review and Development committee last week successfully proposed a motion calling for the County Council to release it's road repair backlog list.
24 Jun 2002
Lib Dems Attack Council Reserves
Plans to see money held in council reserves released were squashed yesterday by members of the Conservative and Labour groups, who failed to support Lib Dem plans to release funding and failed to table any proposals themselves. However following the Lib Dem proposal all groups have now agreed to look in more detail at how the council can release any reserves.
18 Jun 2002
Time to Stop the Appeals
Commenting on last nights meeting of Full Council Michael Headley, Liberal Democrat Group Leader, commented:
30 May 2002
Lib Dem Group Officers and Spokespeople Elected
The Bedford Lib Dems have elected their new officers and spokespeople on Bedford Borough Council.
17 May 2002