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Judith Jolly

Tory cuts have led to dementia social care crisis

Responding to Healthwatch England's report showing that councils across England are struggling to meet key legal duties in social care services for people with dementia, Liberal Democrat Health spokesperson Judith Jolly said "As dementia patients suffer because they are not getting the care they need, families are sacrificing their own health through lack of sleep and the constant care of loved ones, to ensure they are filling the ever growing gaps in care."

2 Jul 2019
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Flowers (Tulips)

Free Tulip Bulbs Giveaway

Bedford Borough Council has given away thousands of tulip bulbs to nearly 30 local charities, schools and community groups, for free.

28 Jun 2019
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Covanta Incinerator Demonstration Placards

Mayor's Rallying Cry in Support of Incinerator Challenge

Next week the Court of Appeal will hear the challenge against the decision to award an environmental permit for the Covanta Incinerator at Rookery South Pit near Stewartby. With the court date just days away on 2nd or 3rd July, the fundraising appeal by local campaign group Bedfordshire Against Covanta Incinerator (BACI) is still over £12,000 short of its £38,000 target.

27 Jun 2019
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Bedford International Writing Competition

The Bedford International Writing Competition is open until 31 October 2019 for poems (up to 40 lines) and short stories (up to 3,000 words). There is a first prize of £500 in each category and extra £100 prizes (sponsored by the Harpur Trust) for the best poem or short story written by a resident of Bedford Borough. This year there is also a new £100 for the best short story written by a writer aged between seventeen and thirty.

27 Jun 2019
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