Council Sees Sense Over Free Bus Passes
Liberal Democrats at County Hall are pleased that proposals to limit the use of free bus passes are likely to be ditched.
3 Nov 2010
National News
Pay-by-phone to park in Bedford
Residents in Bedford and visitors to town may have noticed the new signage on the pay and display parking ticket machines advertising the facility now available to enable you to pay by phone for parking. I launched the 'RinGo' scheme at Melbourne Street Car Park last week, and have had some good feedback so far from residents who have used the service. The purpose of this is simply to make paying for parking easier and more convenient, whether you are using one of the Council-run car parks or on-street parking. Payment can even be made via an iPhone app (other smartphones are available!).
3 Nov 2010
Epsom & Ewell will join Tourism South East
A proposal from Epsom & Ewell's Liberal Democrat councillors that the borough should join Tourism South East (TSE) has been successful. Cllr Anna Jones is delighted that her proposal, which had first been discussed by the Environment Committee, then the whole Council and then the Leisure Committee, has now received broad support.
3 Nov 2010
Pilgrim's Hospice Christmas Fayre
Large numbers of people attended the event to boost funds. Home-made jams, chutneys and marmalade were on sale as well as cakes and pastries. I bought my usual marmalade replacement and treated the family to home-made sponge cake. There were some great bargains to be had at the stalls and a very welcome cup of tea.
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3 Nov 2010
Farron supports British Pub Week - and calls for the controversial tie to be banned
South Lakes MP Tim Farron is supporting the British Pub Week which runs from October 30th to the 6th November.
3 Nov 2010
Farron supports call to keep it 'Lighter, Later'
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has today called for the government to review the evidence in favour of moving the clocks back to give an extra hour of light in winter evenings.
3 Nov 2010