Rural issues in the Lib Dem sights

Some of the issues challenging Barton-le-Clay and surrounding villages are replicated across the country. Here are some I discussed with colleagues at the Lib Dem spring conference earlier this month, with proposed solutions for us to try:

1. Speeding through villages - campaigning with police
Many local police forces now have vans equipped with speeding and automatic number plate recognition, which they could deploy in rural areas. They are bound to take action if there is public concern, therefore a useful way to raise a village's concerns is to raise the issue at a Parish Council, who then notify the Local Authority, who are bound to raise it with the Police, who in turn are bound to take action.
If anyone has an example of this, please let me know.

2. HGVs in rural villages
This is an ongoing issue raised in the Commons including: 27/01/09 - David Heath http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm200809/cmhansrd/cm090127/debtext/90127-0002.htm#column_155 20/04/09 – Mark Hunter http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm200809/cmhansrd/cm090420/text/90420w0091.htm#0904226000024
If there are any examples of community action regarding HGVs or speeding please let me know ASAP.


3. Bus passes not valid when crossing borders – Wales/England/Scotland and not valid for community transport schemes

The cross border issue already on the agenda, it was addressed on last week in a debate in the Lords - http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/ld200910/ldhansrd/text/100315-gc0001.htm#1003155000119.
What is your experience and what your preferred solution in Central Beds?

I look forward to hearing from you.
Many thanks.