Liberal Democrats condemn Composting Site appeal
A leading local Liberal Democrat has condemned an attempt to resurrect plans to put a composting site in the local area.
7 Jul 2010
National News
Local Elections and a Referendum
On May 5th 2011, as well as elections for Borough and District Councils, there will be a National Referendum on whether to adopt the Alternative Vote - a fairer voting system where voters can rank the candidates 1, 2, 3 etc instead of marking just one with an X.
7 Jul 2010
Sandgate's Twinning Association Needs YOUR help!
It is that time of year again when we are gearing up for the Sandgate Sea Festival. The Twinning Association's tombola worked so well last year we're planning to do it again.
7 Jul 2010
Nick Clegg's statement on Political and Constitutional Reform
On Monday the Liberal Democrat Deputy Prime Minister, Nick Clegg, made a statement outlining plans for a referendum on the use of the Alternative Vote system in the UK.
7 Jul 2010
Councillors go Twitter!
Liberal Democrat Councillors on Bedford Borough Council are all joining Twitter and you can follow them and their thoughts on events as they happen. The Twitter account: @BedfordLibDems has been set up to create a quick-fire comments page for all fourteen Liberal Democrats on Bedford Borough Council, including Mayor Dave Hodgson.
7 Jul 2010
Fair Votes - the Campaign has started
Nick Clegg has announced some detail of the referendum on Fair Voting. Below is the text of his letter:
6 Jul 2010