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Cllr Hilde Hendrickx

Bedford Borough Liberal Democrats call for extension of free school meals

An adviser's suggestion to extend free school meals to 1.1 million extra children has been ignored by the government in their new, heavily criticised Food Strategy. The recommendation to extend free school meals to everyone on Universal Credit up to 16 was firstly watered down and then ignored by government. Bedford Borough Liberal Democrats are calling on the government to extend free school meals to all children on Universal Credit.

17 Jun 2022
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Blue and Yellow Sunflowers and Hearts made by The Higgins Knitting and Crochet Group © The Higgins Bedford

Celebrating Refugee Week 2022

Refugee Week (20-26 June) is a nationwide initiative that celebrates the contributions, creativity and resilience of refugees, migrants and people seeking sanctuary to the UK and encourages better understanding between communities.

17 Jun 2022
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Bedford Town Bridge lit blue and yellow for Ukraine

Ukrainian guests

Last week, Mayor Dave Hodgson visited St James's Church, Biddenham to meet with some of Ukrainian guests that are now in Bedford Borough to hear first hand their experiences. I also visited PBIC who are coordinating support for guests and hosts to again hear about any issues.

16 Jun 2022
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Mayor Dave Hodgson with Bedford Borough Map

Local Plan 2040

Mayor Dave Hodgson has recorded a video about the Local Plan 2040 consultation, you can see it here.

15 Jun 2022
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Cllr Hilde Hendrickx and Cllr Jake Sampson cycling

Bedford Borough’s rural cycle network praised by scrutiny committee

Last week's Environment and Sustainable Communities Overview and Scrutiny Committee recognised the fantastic work by Bedford Borough Council in developing the rural cycle network. The committee received a report outlining the cycling infrastructure already in place across the Borough, the £100,000 signage investment and future plans for infrastructure and investment.

15 Jun 2022
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