Liberal Democrats hold council seat with 77% of the vote
Another week of five council by-elections. A full set of Liberal Democrat candidates this week, which is excellent news.
20 Jan 2018
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20 Jan 2018
Meteor Way Chelmsford - saved from bulldozers
A much loved site in west Chelmsford, used by many community clubs and organisations, has been saved from developers. The drama group CAODS, CYGAMS, Miniature Railway, Chelmsford Ballet, Scouts, ATC, Rifle Club, Chelmsford Cycle Club, and others based in Meteor Way are no longer under threat of their site being developed.
20 Jan 2018
Sign Up and Support the Future of Bedford Hospital!
Mayor Dave Hodgson has issued a rallying cry for people to sign up as hospital foundation trust members and ensure a strong local voice for Bedford Hospital.
20 Jan 2018
Sir Vince Cable: Carillion chaos demands deal for suppliers
We have just finished "celebrating" the 10th anniversary of Northern Rock. Its collapse proved to be the stone which triggered the landslide of failing banks and the many, mainly small, companies dragged down with them.
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20 Jan 2018
Let councils raise tax on second homes
Cumbria Lib Dem MP Tim Farron has tabled a motion in Parliament which calls on the Government to give local councils the power to considerably increase council tax on second homes.
19 Jan 2018