Bedford Borough Council’s Parks retain Green Flag Awards for 2023/24
Keep Britain Tidy has today announced the winners of the international quality mark for parks and green spaces, the Green Flag Award.
19 Jul 2023
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Care leavers granted 'protected characteristic' status by Bedford Borough Council
Bedford Borough Council took a significant step forward in its support for care-experienced young people, as confirmed by a motion that received cross-party support at Full Council on July 12, 2023.
18 Jul 2023
Conservative Mayor abolishes Rural Affairs Committee
At Full Council last week it was confirmed that the Conservative Mayor had abolished the Rural Affairs Committee. The committee provided a larger voice for rural issues and gave out grants to rural organisations.
17 Jul 2023
Conservatives fail to act leaving £2.3 million hole in Budget
The Conservative administration has come under fire for failing to act to balance the £2.3 million Budget Outturn overspend. At Full Council they were criticised for not using the funding that was available to them to balance the Budget Outturn.
16 Jul 2023
Liberal Democrats fight for more GP surgeries across the Borough
At Full Council the Liberal Democrats moved a motion calling on the Conservative Council to prioritise funding for new GP surgeries.
14 Jul 2023
Bedford Borough Lib Dems celebrate campaign win, supporting local families
Bedford Borough Liberal Democrats are celebrating a big campaign win after the Conservative Council announced it was continuing with Liberal Democrats Free School Meal Holiday Shopping Vouchers policy.
12 Jul 2023