Jo Swinson elected Liberal Democrat Leader
Jo Swinson has today been elected as the new leader of the Liberal Democrats.
22 Jul 2019
News
Liberal Democrats demand urgent action as knife crime epidemic continues to spread
The Liberal Democrats are calling for urgent investment in community policing and youth services, as new official statistics show that knife crime and robberies have risen dramatically, while police officer numbers have fallen since 2015.
22 Jul 2019
Bedford Borough Parks Retain Prestigious Green Flags
Mayor Dave Hodgson has paid tribute to all staff and volunteers who help maintain Bedford Borough's parks, following news that four parks have once again won the prestigious Green Flag Award. This signals that they are among the UK's very best green spaces.
20 Jul 2019
Major Improvement Works Begin on A6 Next Week
A stretch of the A6 to the south of Bedford, past the village of Wilstead will be rebuilt this summer. This length of road is in serious need of rebuilding as a consequence of the foundations of the road having collapsed.
20 Jul 2019
Works to Tackle Road Congestion Near Bedford Hospital Start This Weekend
Improvement works to reduce congestion on Britannia Road, a well-known traffic hotspot, will start this weekend as part of the Transporting Bedford project.
19 Jul 2019
Mayor Dave Hails Level of Public Involvement at Bedford Borough Council Meeting
Mayor Dave Hodgson has described last night's Full Council meeting at Bedford Borough Council, which saw members of the public introducing 6 different petitions for debate and many more in attendance, as "as it should be - an open council with local residents able to take active part."
18 Jul 2019