Cllr Bob Shepherd MBE has a long history of support for charities, including Riding for the Disabled and, as a former senior Police officer was particularly shocked at the recent mobility scooter/express train incident at Kelvedon (Essex Chronicle 28 July 2011).
The Government has launched the Renewable Heat Premium Payment scheme to help householders across the country with funding towards the cost of installing renewable heating systems. The new £15 million initiative, which opens to applications today, will support up to 25,000 installations.
The Home Office has announced a new fund to stimulate innovative approaches to tackling community safety problems. They are looking for local groups to come up with creative new solutions to the crime issues that matter to them. The fund will be available to local people and voluntary sector organisations, and are particularly keen for the fund to reach grass roots community activists.
NatWest CommunityForce is offering three community projects in the area the chance to win awards of £6,000 each. Local residents will then have the chance to vote for the projects that will benefit the area most.
The parks and green spaces of Bedford Borough have again been recognised as ranking among the best in the country by Keep Britain Tidy.
MEDIA LIE: The Lib Dems have rowed back on all their General Election Manifesto promises.