Kendall takes action at County Hall
Recently elected Essex County Councillor David Kendall has put down a motion and two questions for next weeks Full Council meeting at County Hall:
7 Oct 2009
National News
Wells and Young Brewery visit with Vince Cable
Visiting the Wells and Young Brewery in Queens Park brought back memories of the time I had a summer job at the brewery. Lib Dem Shadow Chancellor Vince Cable MP and I met with vice-Chair Mr Tom Wells and Finance Director Mr Justin Fillimore. We discussed issues affecting the industry before touring the brewery. Vince said that it was very useful to hear the views of Bedford's largest private employer.
7 Oct 2009
Nick Clegg Holds Public Meeting in Bedford
Liberal Democrat Leader Nick Clegg visited Bedford last night and held a 'Town Hall' meeting at the Harpur Suite. The open public meeting was chaired by Liberal Democrat Mayoral Candidate Dave Hodgson, and was attended by a large audience of local people. Clegg tackled a vast range of questions head on, and was widely praised after the meeting for his open, straight-talking approach.
7 Oct 2009
DELGA News online
The latest edition of the DELGA members newsletter is now available online.
7 Oct 2009
Windsor's Conservative Council Plans on adding £6million to its Debt Annually
Further confirmation that Windsor's Conservatives are keeping Council Tax down artificially by massive borrowing emerged at a Council Scrutiny Committee last night. In papers brought before the Corporate Services Overview and Scrutiny Panel the Conservatives outlined plans to borrow in the region of £6million annually.
7 Oct 2009
Heather Kidd Asks For An End To Nuisance Calls
Cllr Heather Kidd, Liberal Democrat Parliamentary Candidate for Ludlow, has called on the authorities to make greater efforts to end nuisance telephone calls, especially to the elderly.
7 Oct 2009