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Mayor Dave Hodgson Horne Lane Town Centre Car Parks

Mayor's Free Parking Deal: Mayor Confirms Start Date and Further Parking Initiatives

Mayor's Free Parking Deal to commence on November 23rd, in time for the main Christmas shopping period Lurke Street Car Park to remain open until 12.30am on Fridays and Saturdays, from November 22nd Queen Street multi-storey car park to open twenty four hours, seven days a week from Friday 22nd November. On the day that he signed the formal decision to introduce two hours' free Saturday parking in Bedford Town Centre, Lib Dem Mayor Dave Hodgson announced the planned start date for the Mayor's Free Parking Deal along with additional measures to support Bedford's night time economy.

12 Oct 2013

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Mayor Dave Hodgson with the car parks sign on Horne Lane, Bedford

Free Parking Deal Start Date and Late Night Opening Details

I am pleased to be able to confirm the start date of the Free Parking Deal, and to confirm new late car park openings we are bringing in to support the night-time economy in Bedford Town Centre. The Free Parking Deal will start on November 23rd, after legally-required consultation on the changes to arrangements. So, it will be in place in time for the all-important Christmas shopping period for our town centre traders.

11 Oct 2013

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Echoes of "Animal Farm" at Tory Brentwood

All animals are equal but some are more equal than others ...

11 Oct 2013

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Mayor’s Free Parking Deal: First Two Hours Free on Saturdays

Mayor Announces Measure to Support Shoppers and Boost Town Centre Trade Further

11 Oct 2013

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Windsor MP Adam Afriyie looks to have backed down in EU referendum row

WINDSOR MP Adam Afriyie looks to have backed down in his bid to bring forward a referendum on the UK's EU membership.

by Daniel Whiteway

11 Oct 2013

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Cllrs David Bill and Michael Mullaney near the "Big Pit" in Hinckley

Hinckley Councillors call for local landmark to be saved

Hinckley Liberal Democrat Councillors are campaigning for a local landmark to be saved. The "Big Pit", a popular local water feature which is off Ashby Road, Hinckley, is threatened with being filled in and houses being built there.. The planning application for this has gone into Leicestershire County Council. Local Lib Dem Councillors have written in to oppose the plans. Hinckley Lib Dem County Councillor Michael Mullaney added, "I hope as many residents as possible will sign our petition online at www.bosworthlibdems.org.uk to save the "Big Pit" from development. "Also we would urge as many residents as possible to write into Leicestershire County Council to object" Objections to the plans can be sent by post to: Planning, Historic and Natural Environment Chief Executive's Department (ROOM 400) Leicestershire County Council County Hall Glenfield, Leicester LE3 8RA Or by email to planningcontrol@leics.gov.uk please quote reference 2013/cm/0299/LCC with any submission

11 Oct 2013

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