15 Mar 2019
News
Council converts buildings to temporary accommodation
More temporary accommodation is being provided for homeless people in Bedford Borough.
14 Mar 2019
Mayor Dave Unveils Blue Plaque Honouring Two Renowned Figures in Bedford's History
Mayor Dave Hodgson helped to conduct the recent unveiling of a Blue Plaque at the former home of Joshua and Hester Hawkins, two renowned figures in Bedford's history. The plaque is located on their former home at 18 Linden Road, which is now a YMCA property.
12 Mar 2019
Mayor Dave Opens Refurbished Harpur Centre in Bedford Town Centre
The Harpur Shopping Centre in Bedford town centre celebrated its official opening on Saturday, and Mayor Dave Hodgson was invited along to congratulate the centre and its traders on the works and conduct the official opening.
11 Mar 2019
Tories failing to fund adult social care
Responding to the reports from the LGA that council tax rises in 2019/20 will not bring in enough money to prevent the need for further cutbacks to adult social care, Liberal Democrat Health Spokesperson Judith Jolly said "The current way the Tories are running the care system is unsustainable. As it becomes more and more difficult for people in the UK to get the help they need, it becomes clear something needs to change, and it needs to happen now."
11 Mar 2019
Last Chance to Have Your Say and Back an East West Rail Route that Works for Bedford Borough
In his latest monthly column for the Bedford Independent, Mayor Dave Hodgson has encouraged people to have their say on the route of East West rail between Bedford and Cambridge and set out why he's arguing strongly for a route via Bedford itself rather than one which bypasses the town to the south.
10 Mar 2019