BBC: Lib Dem win in mayoral election
From the BBC: The Liberal Democrat candidate has been declared the newly elected mayor of Bedford after beating the rival Conservative candidate in the run-off.
17 Oct 2009
National News
Lib Dems Force Tory Hand on Volunteers
At a meeting of Full Council of Essex County Council (13th October), the Liberal Democrat group forced the Tories hand over encouraging more residents to get involved in volunteering and giving more publicity to voluntary groups across Essex.
17 Oct 2009
LIB DEMS INVEST IN THE FUTURE
The Lib Dem-run city council is transforming the way it works in order to save £20 million and protect front line services.
17 Oct 2009
HUNDREDS ATTEND LEMINGTON FESTIVAL
Hundreds of local people enjoyed the first ever Lemington Festival.
17 Oct 2009
Robin Lawrence backs search for the UK's top lollipop person
Wolverhampton South West Liberal Democrat candidate Robin Lawrence is backing a UK campaign highlighting the importance of school crossing patrols, and says that schools in Wolverhampton should recognise the role lollipop people play in local road safety.
17 Oct 2009
PLANNING APPROVAL FOR NEW NETTO STORE
Planning permission has been granted to Netto to build a new store on the site of the old Kwik Save premises and Collingwood pub in Wansbeck Road. The planning permission includes more parking than in a previous plan which was withdrawn by the developer.
17 Oct 2009