Winter 2010 Challenge Now Available To Members
The winter edition of our members-only magazine is now out, with stories about:
11 Dec 2010
National News
Chris Huhne On Progress At Cancun
Cancún climate change summit: Chris Huhne says progress has been made
11 Dec 2010
Buy in Bedford Campaign
I launched the Council's new 'Buy in Campaign' at Podington Garden Centre last week. I have set up this campaign in order to support our local businesses right across the Borough. During these difficult economic times, it is important that we support our local traders, and buying locally helps our local economy, helps to sustain and enhance our communities and is also good for the environment, of course.
11 Dec 2010
Newcastle Children's Services Praised
Services aimed at children and young people in Newcastle are performing well and have improved significantly with a large majority of services, settings and institutions rated as outstanding, according to a new report from Ofsted ( published on 9 December 2010).
11 Dec 2010
New proposals could affect Shropshire’s 25,000 on Housing Benefit.
The Coalition government has announced a series of proposed changes to the way support is given to those in need housing support. The key features likely to affect Shropshire are:
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10 Dec 2010
Get Down to the Victorian Fair this weekend and Buy in Bedford!
The Victorian Christmas Fair is underway, with stalls in Harpur Square, Midland Road and, for the first time ever, along a temporarily pedestrianised High Street! The Fair runs until Sunday, and I would encourage everyone to get along and experience it. There is a huge range of stalls, some great entertainment and lots to do for all the family. I am hoping lots of people come in to experience the fair this weekend and do their Christmas shopping in town, as we continue our campaign to encourage people to 'Buy in Bedford!'
10 Dec 2010