Liberal Democrats ensure Bedford River Festival is protected
At Full Council Bedford Borough Liberal Democrats moved a motion to guarantee that Bedford River Festival will be protected with the same size and ambition as previous years.
23 Oct 2023
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Conservatives plan to add £53 million to borrowing will cost Council £5 million every year
Councillors were left astonished by the cost of the Conservatives planned £53 million of borrowing at a meeting. The Finance Portfolio Holder indicated that it would cost the Council around £5 million every year to pay for interest payments.
20 Oct 2023
Liberal Democrats call for increase to Free School Meal holiday vouchers
Councillor Michael Headley said “It is very disappointing the Conservative administration is not on top of this issue. During the cost of living crisis these grants have given important help for many local residents."
17 Oct 2023
Conservatives forced to admit they were out by £5 million in figures used
Bedford Borough Council’s Finance Portfolio Holder was forced to admit an almost £5 million error in what he said at two recent Council meetings.
13 Oct 2023
Liberal Democrats’ Health Campaign results in £9 million for new GP buildings
The Council has announced £9 million to be allocated to the Capital Programme to provide the initial start-up funding for new GP premises.
11 Oct 2023
Health crisis: BLMK area now 10th worst for patients per GP
New data from the House of Commons Library has revealed that the Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes (BLMK) area has the 10th worst figures for patients per GP in England.
10 Oct 2023