Bedford Hospital still requires improvement
The Care Quality Commission has now released its final report, and ratings, on Bedford Hospital and the overall rating is 'Requires Improvement'.
6 Dec 2018
News
Liberal Democrats demand urgent action on prisons crisis
Responding to the Chief Inspector of Prisons' report on the crisis at HMP Birmingham, Liberal Democrat Home Affairs Spokesperson Ed Davey MP has called for urgent action to reduce overcrowding in prisons and recruit more prison officers.
5 Dec 2018
Mayor Dave - One-Off Funding for Bedfordshire Police Welcome, but Severe Underfunding is Ongoing
Mayor Dave Hodgson has welcome the announcement of £4.6m of one-off funding for Bedfordshire Police, but asserted that it does not change the force's ongoing, severe shortage of annual funding. Noting that the Chief Constable has stated that the funding will help the force to cover the costs of activity already carried out in tackling gang, gun and knife crime, Mayor Dave has also pointed out that the money will not fund much-needed extra policing.
3 Dec 2018
More Christmas Lights to be switched on next week
Both Kempston and Brickhill will will switching on their Christmas Lights next Tuesday (4th December).
1 Dec 2018
Mayor Dave Slams Rail Fares Increase and Renews Call to Freeze Fares
Mayor Dave Hodgson has described the 3.1% average rail fares increase announced today as an 'outrage' from which Bedford rail users must be protected due to the unique array of failures and disruptions they have suffered. He also renewed his call on the government to freeze fares from Bedford
30 Nov 2018
Outrageous 3.1% increase in rail fares planned for January
It has been announced today that rail fares will increase by 3.1% in January.
30 Nov 2018