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Unfair Post Office Council Tax Charge Set to be Scrapped at Long Last

Following a long campaign by the Liberal Democrats Bedford Borough Council is set to remove the charge on the payment of council tax bills at the post office. The charge was introduced in April 2006 in the face of fierce opposition from the Liberal Democrat Group, and has caused footfall to drop in local post offices while adding almost an additional £25 onto the council tax bills of residents who use their local branch for payments. As a result of pressure from the Liberal Democrats, however, a meeting of the Council's Executive on Wednesday is set to remove the charge from April 2010.

13 Sep 2009
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No Exciting Facilities for the Young People of the Borough of Stockton

Stockton's children and young people are missing out on fun and excitement compared to their neighbours in the other Tees Valley local authorities it was revealed at a Council meeting last Wednesday. Eaglescliffe Councillor Alan Lewis (Lib Dem) asked the Cabinet member for Children & Young People what plans the council had to address the concerns of the residents that there aren't enough facilities for the young people of the borough,

13 Sep 2009
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Mickey Mouse Council

Tuesday's full Council meeting had very few people in the public gallery. At least this Mayor does not kick off proceedings by warning the "public" they will be thrown out if they make a noise. Perhaps the attitude of the previous incumbent has turned the public off.

CJC
12 Sep 2009
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A picture of Bedford Rugby Club

Community Award Presented

Dave Ledsom was a local businessman and a stalwart of Bedford Rugby Club. Today I went along before today's match for the presentation of the Dave Ledsom Civic Award, launched by Bedford Borough Council, to Mrs Ledsom.

12 Sep 2009
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Dave Hodgson

Recycling in Flats Set to Rise after Success of Lib Dem Initiative

A Liberal Democrat initiative to help Bedford Borough residents in blocks of flats to recycle their waste is set to be rolled out across the Borough after recycling rates rocketed at a number of sites included in a Council pilot scheme. The improvements saw recycling rates increase by up to 160%. The scheme was funded via a successful budget proposal by the Lib Dems, who have long called for improvements to remove the barriers which prevent many who live in blocks of flats from recycling their household waste.

12 Sep 2009
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Speed watch volunteers needed

The Transport Advisory Group (TAG) of Sandgate Parish Council is looking for local volunteers to help with the speed watch campaign. Sandgate Parish Council now has an agreement to use the speed watch camera bought by Folkestone Town Council. Various members of the council and local residents received training in its use over the summer and are now ready to put it into practice, but more helpers are needed.

12 Sep 2009
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