National News

Bringing the Proms Back to Bedford Park

You may have read the excellent news that the ever-popular Proms in the Park event is returning to Bedford Park this year. In the last few years it had moved out to Twinwoods in Clapham and, while I am told that the event was enjoyed by all as always, many people have told me how much they miss enjoying the concert in the beautiful surroundings of Bedford Park, not to mention the easier access to central Bedford for the vast majority of concert-goers. We were therefore very keen to strike a deal with the promoters, the Full Effect, and I am very pleased we reached agreement which will see many local residents and visitors come into Bedford over that weekend to enjoy some great music and another exciting event for Bedford.

18 Feb 2011
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Time for EU countries to start delivering on fairness in the job market, says Liz Lynne MEP

It's high time European countries started delivering on commitments to help older people and disabled people in the job market, Lib Dem Euro MP Liz Lynne told the European Parliament in Strasbourg. In a debate on the implementation of the employment guidelines within the EU 2020 strategy, the West Midlands MEP, First Vice President of the Employment and Social Affairs Committee, warned that the strategy would be meaningless unless the months of introspection and debate led to concrete action by governments.

18 Feb 2011
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