Bedford Borough Council is working to develop a library strategy which will set out the vision for library services in the borough over the next few years. The library consultation process began earlier this year.
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Labour are failing to meet their local manifesto promise for 250 new council built homes in Haringey, according to the Lib Dem...
A Lib Dem campaigner in Hinckley and Bosworth has joined with national political figures to promote a 'remain' vote in the upcoming referendum on Britain's membership of the European Union.
The introduction into Parliament of the Bus Services Bill offers the NECA area an opportunity to secure real improvements to the bus network, including greater ability to agree routes, timetables, and fares. However, care needs to be taken as the Bill progresses to ensure that key challenges are safely overcome. In particular, an approach allowing for separate schemes covering the Tyne & Wear conurbation and the Durham and Northumberland areas would have more merit than a one size fits all approach. It is in the interests of NECA, Nexus, the bus operators, and passengers to ensure there is effective partnership between operators and councils to ensure services meet local needs. Many of the desired improvements, including real time information, and smart ticketing can be secured through better collaboration between NECA and operators. Progress on these issues is being held back by the limitations of Nexus's technical systems. Whilst the idea of London-style franchising is attractive, the London model is
Westmorland and Lonsdale MP Tim Farron joined with local activists on Saturday to campaign for Europe.