One is one too many!
One person sleeping rough in Bedford Borough is one too many, and I never want to see the day that it is considered in any way acceptable that people in our community do not have a roof over their head.
11 Feb 2019
News
Mayor Dave Writes: Drop In Rough Sleeper Numbers Must Continue
In his latest monthly column for The Bedford Independent, Mayor Dave Hodgson writes that while the fall in the number of people rough sleeping is welcome, it is 'vital that this continues'.
10 Feb 2019
Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service to inspectall high-rise buildings across the county
Following the Grenfell Tower tragedy in 2017, Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service inspected all high rise buildings in the county to assure ourselves of their safety and give advice to residents.
10 Feb 2019
Unanimous Approval for Council Budget
The budget put forward by Mayor Dave Hodgson and his cabinet won unanimous approval at Bedford Borough Council's budget Full Council meeting this week, with every councillor from all parties and independents voting in favour.
9 Feb 2019
Tory cuts have made it easy for County Lines drug traffickers
Responding to the National Crime Agency's report on the spread of 'county lines' drug traffickers, Bedford Boroughh Liberal Democrat police and crime spokesperson Councillor Sarah Gallagher said "When children as young as 12 are being exploited by drug gangs, the Conservative Government's approach clearly needs to change. We need to stop both the supply and demand of illegal hard drugs."
8 Feb 2019
Northamptonshire given permission to increase Council tax by an additional 2%
Conservative-run Northamptonshire County Council has been given special permission to increase their Council Tax by an additional 2% more than any other Council after their near financial ruin.
7 Feb 2019