Bedford Liberal Democrats champion nature and biodiversity

Bedford Borough Liberal Democrats are looking to build on their fantastic record of protecting nature and enriching the local environment. They have championed biodiversity by establishing the hugely successful Bugs and Bees project, continuing the fantastic flower displays on The Embankment and protecting the many parks and green spaces across the Borough.

The Bugs and Bees Project was launched in 2020 and since then it has been an enormous success winning the national Bees' Needs Champion Award last year. Wildflower species such as clover and dandelion provide important pollen and nectar sources for insects, bees and other pollinators that are a vital part of our ecosystem. Allowing grass to grow longer produces a more sustainable natural environment and provides food and shelter for animals, bees and other insects. Recently, Mayor Dave Hodgson announced new sites including Margetts Road, Aylesbury Road, Clapham Road Roundabout, Moor Lane, Bedford Park and Bowhill Park.

The Liberal Democrats have also ensured the Council plants a number of different plants, flowers and trees across the Borough. There have been fantastic flower displays on The Embankment and over 30,000 trees planted in the last planting season. It is estimated that these trees alone could go on to absorb around 300 tonnes of carbon annually.

Mayor Dave said "It is vital that we protect our natural environment and enrich biodiversity across the Borough. As well as our brilliant Bugs and Bees scheme and the thousands of trees we plant each year, we are making sure our green spaces and award-winning parks are protected and maintained. We have invested in play area improvements, and we are being tough on environmental crime like fly-tipping."