Liberal Democrats agree to continue Council Partnership
Historic photo of Cllr Pete Marland (left) and Councillor Douglas McCall signing the Partnership Agreement.This year's...
DMC
7 May 2020
National News
Liberal Democrat pressure pays off: Charlton Recycling Centre to reopen
Spelthorne Liberal Democrats and their colleagues at Surrey County Council have been calling for some weeks for the Charlton Recycling Centre and others to reopen. This pressure has finally paid off as Surrey County Council, who manage the site, have announced a restricted reopening from Monday 11 May. Initially, only garden and landfill waste will be processed but it is hoped that a full service will be reinstated soon with accompanying social distancing measures in place at all times.
7 May 2020
Today's Headlines
Govt must act to stop mass redundancies in critical moment for our economy
DS
7 May 2020
MP urges people not to travel to the Lake District this bank holiday weekend
Ahead of the bank holiday weekend, local MP Tim Farron is calling for people not to travel to the Lake District to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.
7 May 2020
Cross-party group demand measures to prevent Covid-19 caused spike in modern slavery.
A cross-party group led by the Liberal Democrats have set out a package of demands to protect workers from exploitation during the coronavirus crisis and prevent a rise in modern slavery, including classifying labour inspection as 'essential work' to enable inspectors to ensure workplaces are operating appropriately.
DS
7 May 2020
Re-opening Barkers Lane Household Waste Recycling Centre, new facility at Oasis and reinstating Bulky Waste Collection
Bedford Borough Council will be re-opening the Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC) on Barkers Lane on Monday 11 May. Bookings must be made in advance and some restrictions apply.
7 May 2020