Today's Headlines
PM's recovery strategy introducing more confusion
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12 May 2020
National News
MP leads cross party call for cash for councils to support COVID crisis response
South Lakes MP Tim Farron is at the forefront of cross party calls for urgent additional funding for local authorities going "above and beyond" in their response to the COVID-19 crisis.
12 May 2020
Green Waste drop-off at Oasis Swimming Pool
Bedford Borough Council have opened a green waste drop-off facility at the Oasis Swimming Pool car park off Cardington Road.
12 May 2020
MP writes open letter to Prime Minister calling for travel limit to prevent influx of visitors heading to the Lake District
This morning, local MP Tim Farron has written an open letter to the Prime Minister calling for there to be a maximum limit on the number of miles people can drive for exercise to help to stop a surge in people travelling to the Lake District from outside the county.
12 May 2020
Wiltshire Council is in catastrophic financial position
The economic impact of Covid-19 means that Conservative led Wiltshire Council's liabilities exceed its cash assets.
12 May 2020
Families urged to check if their children are eligible for Free School Meals
Bedford Borough Council is urging families to check if their children are eligible for free school meals as the coronavirus crisis creates more hardship across the Borough.
12 May 2020