West Midland MP Lorely Burt selected as Chair for BIS committee
Solihull MP Lorely Burt has been selected as the co-chair of the newly created Liberal Democrat Parliamentary Committee for Business, Innovation and Skills.
10 Jul 2010
National News
To Walmer Castle...
Once again the Cinque Port Dignitaries gathered at the invitation of the Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports at Walmer Castle. Lord Boyce hosted a function to enable him to meet the newly elected Mayors and to speak of the plans for the area.
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10 Jul 2010
A Statement on Schools Following the Government Announcement on BSF This Week
The plan approved by the Full Council to re-organise the schools structure as a two-tier system was dependent on funding through the Building Schools for the Future programme. This will therefore not be going ahead, and the Council will not be pursuing a comprehensive restructuring. So, while there is huge disappointment at the loss of the BSF Funding and the halting of the previous agreed plan, our focus is now on the future and on improving education in Bedford Borough.
9 Jul 2010
Euro MP Sharon Bowles hails fightback over bankers´ bonuses and casino banking
Southeast Lib Dem MEP Sharon Bowles, who chairs European Parliament's influential Economic and Monetary Affairs Committee, has hailed a new European Union law to rein in bankers´ bonuses a landmark success.
9 Jul 2010
Dangerous Street Light - South Ham
A resident reported that a cover was missing off this street light in Peverall Walk.
9 Jul 2010
More Housing for Whistler Close?
The County Council owns the land between Rucstall School and the Ringway at the end of Whistler Close.
9 Jul 2010