Hinckley and Bosworth AGM success
Hinckley and Bosworth Liberal Democrats have held a successful Annual General Meeting. The packed meeting held in Hinckley, elected the people who will run the local party for the next year.
12 Dec 2014
National News
MP says Helme Chase decision must be reviewed
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has called on hospital bosses to publicly confirm that changes to staffing at Kendal's Helme Chase maternity unit are only temporary. Tim said it would be 'intolerable for local mums' for this to continue as a long term solution.
12 Dec 2014
Bedford's Traditional Christmas Fair is Underway!
Bedford Town Centre's big Christmas Fair is underway, and continues through the weekend until Sunday 14th December. The fair offers visitors the chance to experience the sights, sounds and smells of a traditional Christmas with stalls throughout the heart of the Town Centre selling an array of seasonal gifts, foods and treats. Throughout the fair's three days there will also be an array of madcap seasonal street entertainment, music and shows that are filled with fun characters.
12 Dec 2014
Striking the right balance is key
Cutting too quickly will hit the poorest, cutting too slowly will hit the recovery, the key to getting the UK finances and economy back to normal is to strike the right balance.
12 Dec 2014
The Burstow report – crisis in home care
The report by the Burstow Commission on the future of the home care workforce has been produced and can be read here.
TC
12 Dec 2014
Tackling Dangerous Parking in De Parys
Many residents have raised concerns with Cllrs David Sawyer and Cllrs Henry Vann about dangerous parking, particularly at school collection times.
12 Dec 2014