Weekly Coronavirus Figures for Bedford Borough Published
The latest weekly coronavirus statistics for Bedford Borough have been published. The figures show that in the seven days up to February 7th:
13 Feb 2021
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Standing up for Carers
You may have seen on Mayor Dave Hodgson's facebook page and twitter that Mayor Dave is supporting the 'Stand up for Carers' campaign.
13 Feb 2021
Help for rough sleepers in Bedford Borough as temperatures drop below zero
There continues to be support and shelter for rough sleepers in Bedford Borough with temperatures set to drop below freezing overnight.
12 Feb 2021
Jas Parmar on Ethnic Minority Underrepresentation in Bedfordshire Police
Commenting on the news that new figures show that ethnic minorities are still underrepresented in Bedfordshire Police, Liberal Democrat candidate for Police and Crime Commissioner for Bedfordshire Jas Parmar said: "I welcome the news that Bedfordshire Police are recruiting again. This comes after a recruitment freeze that lasted far too long when police numbers were depleted.' "As a former police officer and member of the Independent Advisory Group to Bedfordshire Police, I care passionately about the make up of our force. I want to see action taken to make policing an attractive career choice, prioritises retention and ensures the force reflects the community it serves." Bedfordshire Police has 126 BAME police officers overall, or 9.8% of the 1,286 officers whose ethnicity was recorded. Meanwhile, 22.5% the population served by Bedfordshire Police are BAME.
12 Feb 2021
Council reminds residents to control dogs
Bedford Borough Council are reminding dog owners that it is against the law for dogs to be dangerously out of control anywhere, including both public and private land.
12 Feb 2021
Mayor Dave Hodgson’ calls for the £20 increase in Universal Credit to be made permanent
Mayor Dave Hodgson has joined with other Council Leaders from across the country to write to the government calling for the £20 increase in Universal Credit to be made permanent.
11 Feb 2021