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Dave Hodgson

Mayor Dave Hodgson Criticises Government's 'Arbitrary and Unreasonable' Approach on Gypsy and Traveller Pitch Targets

Mayor Dave Hodgson has criticised the Government over the process which has resulted in Bedford Borough being forced to accept a requirement for Gypsy and Traveller pitches in the Borough which is two-and-a-half times the independently assessed need. Mayor Hodgson has attacked the arbitrary target, stating that it bears no relation to the needs of the Borough, its local neighbourhoods, or of Gypsies and Travellers

26 Apr 2010
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Lib Dems concerns proved right by Tory Leader of Kent Council

At the last full council meeting, Liberal Democrat councillors presented a motion on the possible devastation to the County's schools due to proposed Tory party policy. The conservatives rejected the motion and refused to even acknowledge any problem with their party's policy.

26 Apr 2010
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Latest Polling Data

Just one poll published tonight, Sunday (so far at any rate), showing Lib Dem support holding up.

26 Apr 2010
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Environment Manifesto

Nick Clegg launches Liberal Democrat environment manifesto

The proposals include a £3.1bn green economic stimulus package, plans to slash energy use and improve energy efficiency, and a UK Infrastructure Bank to embed green investment for the long term. Commenting in the Guardian, Friends of the Earth executive director, Andy Atkins said: "They (The Liberal Democrats) have the most ambitious and integrated environmental commitments of the three main parties, with Labour and the Conservatives lagging behind."

26 Apr 2010
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Cllr David Kendall with Nick Clegg MP, Leader of the Liberal Democrats

Postal votes arrive

Postal voters across the constituency are now beginning to receive their postal vote papers and are reminded that they have two completely separate elections to vote in this year.

26 Apr 2010
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