Liberal Democrat Autumn Conference today called for long-overdue reforms to adult social care, in line with the Dilnot Commission's and the Law Commission's recommendations, as well as the creation of a Older People's Commissioner for England to champion the rights of older people.
Not that we needed telling, as we all know it's true, but it's official: Bedford really is the most beautiful place in the Eastern region! Well, some might argue that winning top prize at the Anglia in Bloom awards does not confirm that there is nowhere as pretty as Bedford, but I think it is, and it is certainly nice that our attractive green spaces and local neighbourhoods have been recognised in this way. As I've always said, we're more concerned with ensuring that our neighbourhoods are attractive places to live and that residents can enjoy and take pride in them than with any prizes, but to have the quality of our green spaces and local environment acknowledged as the very best across the region is a testament to the work of volunteers, Council staff and of course local residents who look after their local area from day to day.
The full text of the version of the motion passed by conference, making it officially Liberal Democrat policy, is as follows:
In an act of apparent insanity Wiltshire Council has shelled out taxpayers' money to strengthen the main beams of Station Road railway bridge in Westbury to allow it to carry 40 tonne lorries. However it won't pay for the crossbeams to be strengthened beyond 7.5t, so heavier lorries still won't be able to use the bridge.
Local MP Tim Farron has written to the Secretary of State for Health Andrew Lansley asking if he could look at a national NHS recycle scheme for medical equipment.
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has called upon the Government to amend the new Uplands Entry Level Scheme (UELS) to include tenant farmers on short-term land agreements.
