Ward Improvement Fund
Liberal Democrat Proposals to set up a fund to enable Local Ward Councillors to support local improvement projects, down but NOT out!
20 Jul 2001
Save our green belt
The Government has doubled the housebuilding target for Stockport, weakened the protections on a third of our precious green belt, and is forcing the Council through Ministerial Directives and threats to adopt a Local Plan which will let developers target green belt first.
We oppose this government’s ‘developers charter’ and need your voice. Do you agree with us that the green spaces that make our area special need to be preserved, and new housing should first be built on brownfield sites, after the infrastructure is provided with schools, improved transport, and GP places guaranteed? Help us send a message to Government and make Labour listen to local people.
Find our more about the local plan on our frequently asked questions page.
Save our green belt
Do you agree with us that the green belt needs to be preserved, brownfield sites prioritised, and schools, transport, and GP places guaranteed?
Liberal Democrats Demand Explanation of Racist Remarks
Liberal Democrats were outraged by comments attributed to Leading Local Tory over the weekend and have demanded an apology.
11 Jul 2001
Thank you Bedford!
Bedford Liberal Democrats are celebrating a great result in the General Election! Michael Headley and the strong team of local councillors and campaigners will continue to work all year round for Bedford and Kempston, providing a strong voice on the local councils.
8 Jun 2001
Prescott Comment
Commenting on John Prescotts incident Michael Headley said: "It was a disturbing incident to see in British Politics. I don't believe that it is acceptable for people to resort to physical means whether throwing eggs or lashing out. However, incidents like this just show how many people feel unconnected with government. We are seeing apathy turning into antipathy. People expected a lot from Labour but when they failed to deliver they lost faith with the whole process."
17 May 2001
More Of Bedford's Greenfields To Go
Liberal Democrat Parliamentary Candidate, Michael Headley has slammed the Local Plan Inspectors report for proposing more housing to be built on our Green Belt. The Inspector wants 240 houses in North Brickhill (Freemans Common) and 200 between Norse Road and Renhold.
14 May 2001
County Council Campaign off to strong start
The Bedford Liberal Democrats are fighting locally in every seat for the Bedfordshire County Council elections to be held on 7th June - the same day as the General Election. "We're getting a fantastic reaction on the doorstep" said Lib Dem County Council Candidate for Brickhill Nick Hills. "People are so disappointed with the Tory run County Hall" added Nick. "In the last year, the Tories have authorised County spending of over £800,000 on fat-cat consultants and lawyers. We want to see that money spent on real services like trachers for our schools and nurses in local hospitals." The Liberal Democrat campaign is based on 4 "Pledges for Bedfordshire". Every Liberal Democrat councillor elected, every vote we get will be used to strengthen the Lib Dem campaign for education, the needs of the elderly and disabled, our local economy and protection and improvement of the environment.
8 May 2001
