Paddy Ashdown
Commenting on the sad news last night of the death of former Liberal Democrat leader and former Bedford School boy Paddy Ashdown, Mayor Dave Hodgson said:
23 Dec 2018
News
Aladdin opens today at the Corn Exchange
For an afternoon or evening out for all the family, why not go to the Pantomime Aladdin at the Corn Exchange. It runs from Saturday 22nd December to Tuesday 1st January, 2pm and 6pm matinees available.
22 Dec 2018
Mayor Dave Slams Stagecoach Cuts as Council Steps in to Protect Bus Users
Mayor Dave Hodgson and Bedford Borough Council have acted swiftly to protect local bus users from Stagecoach cuts described by Mayor Dave as 'unacceptable'.
21 Dec 2018
Government must act to prevent deaths on our streets
Responding to Government figures that nearly 600 homeless people died on the streets last year, Bedford Borough Liberal Democrat Homelessness Spokesperson Tim Caswell said "These deaths are absolutely tragic. As a wealthy country, we simply cannot accept people dying on our streets."
21 Dec 2018
‘Scoot to Santa’ in Priory County Park
Eleven schools in Bedford Borough took part in the Sustrans' Santa Challenge with children walking, cycling or scooting to school, building up miles towards an imaginary journey all the way to Lapland to meet Santa Claus.
20 Dec 2018
Bin Collections over the festive period
With the Christmas and New Year bank holidays coming up, there will be a few changes to bin collections.
19 Dec 2018