Councillor tries to tame Red Lion

Councillor Tim Hill, Liberal Democrat Elstow and Stewartby ward, has been contacted by a growing number of Elstow residents concerned at the increasing levels of noise and nuisance from the Red Lion on the High Street.

Cllr Hill commented, "We all want local businesses to thrive but it can not be at the expense of local residents' quality of life. There have been complaints about noise, litter and general rowdiness around the pub and this has to be curbed if the both the Red Lion and their neighbours are to live happily side by side.

"I have asked Councillor Officers to look into the problems raised and talk to the people running the pub too. Hopefully this can be resolved to everyone's satisfaction and I will be monitoring the situation as it progresses."

Cllr Hill said local residents should contact him if they have any further concerns or information via email: tim.hil@bedford.gov.uk or telephone: 07910 100240.