News - Mid Suffolk Liberal Democrats

Mayor Dave Hodgson at Launch of Bedford Borough 6th Form Art Exhibition

Sixth Form Art Transforms Town Hall Foyer into Exhibition Space

This morning I launched the inaugural 6th Form Art Exhibition in the Town Hall Foyer. As Chair of Governors at John Bunyan Upper School I know how much effort goes into preparing for exam exhibitions on the part of students and teachers. Knowing that Schools are showing their work to examiners and parents at a similar time, I had the idea that there is an opportunity for the work of the Borough's talented young artists to be showcased more widely and for members of the wider community to enjoy it. The 6th Form Art Exhibition in the Town Hall is one in which the Council can help grasp this opportunity.

26 Jul 2010

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Mayor Dave Hodgson on Hills Lower School's Float at 2010 River Festival Parade

River Festival Reflections

The week that has passed since River Festival 2010 has allowed a little time for reflection on this year's event. Firstly, a huge "thanks and very well done" must go to all the volunteers, community groups, council staff, charities, sponsors, emergency services and everyone else involved in putting on what was, overall, a very successful River Festival indeed. As there always will be, there are things to learn for next time, and I have a meeting this week with the Council's events team and others to begin discussions on how to make this fantastic event even better.

26 Jul 2010

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Letter to the Daily Telegraph: the European Investigation Order

UK participation in the proposed EU measure to streamline the cross-border collection of criminal evidence is in principle welcome (Britons face DNA demands from foreign police, July 26th). The European Investigation Order has the potential to cut red tape and catch more criminals.

26 Jul 2010

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Cllr Jack Cohen campaigning against extravagant rises in Councillors' allowances

Barnet Liberal Democrats back local newspaper "Reject the Rise" campaign

Barnet Liberal Democrats have backed the Times Series campaign to reject the rise in councillor allowances.

25 Jul 2010

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Police Merger Decision Deferment - Continuing the Fight to Save Beds Police

I haven't written on here yet about the topsy-turvy day last week when we experienced the great disappointment of a narrow vote by Beds Police Authority in favour of proceeding with merger plans, only to receive the excellent news that Herts Police Authority had voted to defer the decision pending deeper collaboration between the forces and consideration of joint working. The authorities will be looking again at the matter later in the year and with two forces, along with Beds Police Authority, in favour of merger, clearly the importance of the campaign to save Beds Police is greater than ever.

25 Jul 2010

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Special Focus for Chapel Ash and West Park

Park Ward Liberal Democrats are delivering a special Focus in the Chapel Ash and West Park areas outlining recent achievements of Cllrs Robin Lawrence and Claire Darke in those parts of the Ward.

26 Jul 2010

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