Edward Davey comment on 2011 Provisional UK Greenhouse Gas emissions
Commenting on the 2011 provisional UK Greenhouse Gas Emissions, which show that emissions are down 7% on 2010, Energy and Climate Change Secretary, Edward Davey said:
6 Apr 2012
National News
Volunteer Fair In Bedford Town Centre- April 10th
For the first time, Bedford Borough Council is holding a Volunteer Fair in Bedford town centre on Tuesday 10th April.
6 Apr 2012
WEALTHY TO LOSE TAX BREAKS ON SECOND HOMES
Councillor Sarah Cross has welcomed proposals from the coalition government to remove tax breaks for second home-owners. Currently, Councils are legally obliged to give a second home council tax discount of up to 50%. The Government plan to end this benefit which will affect nearly a quarter of a million people, forcing them to pay hundreds of pounds more a year in council tax.
6 Apr 2012
NEW CCTV CAMERAS FOR DENTON
There have been ongoing problems with anti social fires, underage drinking and other anti-social behaviour acrossDentonwhich are of great concern to residents and councillors. The Council has been approached on a number of occasions asking for more closed circuit television cameras to be installed.
6 Apr 2012
Sir Menzies Campbell: Home Secretary must take account of extradition report
Commenting on the Home Affairs Select Committee report on the UK-US extradition treaty, former Liberal Democrat Leader, Sir Menzies Campbell said:
5 Apr 2012
WATER BUTT OFFER FROM COUNCIL DURING DROUGHT
The Environment Agency has declared that most of the South East and Eastern England is in an official state of drought after 15 months of below average rainfall. Around 25% of a household's energy bill is from heating the water that is used during showering, washing clothes and dishwashing, so by using water more efficiently and cutting out waste and unnecessary use, you can conserve water, save energy and money on your bills.
5 Apr 2012