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Keeping health-care local

Local authorities will have a crucial role in the oversight of NHS services, following a Government announcement today. Liberal Democrat Minister for Care Services, Paul Burstow, commented: "Healthcare at its best is personal and local. Our reforms will put patients and communities in control of their NHS and their health.

16 Dec 2010
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Dave Hodgson on Bedford High Street during the Victorian Christmas Fair

The Victorian Fair - Delighted by the Stunning Footfall Figures

The footfall counters around the town centre showed a staggering 77% increase in the number of people in town during last weekend's Victorian Christmas Fair, in comparison with last year's figures. We extended the fair this year, with the event featuring, for the first time ever, Christmas market stalls along a temporarily-pedestrianised High Street. While there are improvements which can be made if this is repeated, for example the markets company turning the stalls around on the High Street, it was fantastic to see so many people of all ages there and in other parts of town enjoying Bedford at Christmas time.

16 Dec 2010
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Brentwood Town Hall - opened in 1957

Lib Dems want to keep Town Hall

At a stormy Full Council meeting last night the Liberal Democrats spelt out their position on the Town Hall, confirming that they want to see the current Town Hall kept.

16 Dec 2010
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