Potential delays to local government reform in Northamptonshire
More bad news from Northamptonshire. Corby Council have call for a delay to the proposed Unitary Council to give more time to reorganise public services.
9 Jan 2019
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Social housing neglect due to lack of political will
Responding to calls from housing charity Shelter for more social housing, Bedford Borough Liberal Democrat Spokesperson for Housing Dean Crofts said "Conservative Ministers have neglected social housing for far too long. The housing crisis is leaving people unable to afford a home of their own or, even worse, without a roof over their head. Councils building social homes for rent is not only the quickest and most cost-effective way to produce the maximum amount of homes, but it is so important due to the secure tenancy they offer vulnerable tenants."
8 Jan 2019
Former Conservative Leader of Northamptonshire quits
Heather Smith, the former Conservative Leader of Northamptonshire County Council last week quit as a Councillor.
7 Jan 2019
Not such a Happy New Year
It wasn't a very Happy New Year for Bedford's rail users this week, with fares over 3% higher as of Wednesday.
6 Jan 2019
Mayor Dave’s Thanks to Firefighters Following North Wing Fire
Mayor Dave Hodgson has thanked the firefighters who tackled the large fire at the Shires House building on the former north wing hospital site in Bedford.
5 Jan 2019
The thin blue line
Bedfordshire Police suffer from severe underfunding in comparison to other police forces, partly as they are considered a small rural force!
2 Jan 2019