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Councillor Sarah Gallagher in Shortstown

Chancellor must use budget to boost community policing

Responding to a report from the Home Affairs Select Committee called 'Policing for the future', Bedford Borough Liberal Democrat Crime and Policing spokesperson Councillor Sarah Gallagher said "Unnecessary Conservative police cuts have already made our streets less safe. The Home Office's own analysis shows that police cuts have likely contributed to the rise in serious violent crime, yet the Conservatives continue to squeeze forces' budgets."

29 Oct 2018
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Mayor Dave Hodgson by the River in Bedford

Anniversary Thanks from the Mayor

On the occasion of the ninth anniversary of the start of his first term as Mayor of Bedford Borough, Mayor Dave Hodgson has said a big 'thank you' to everyone who has voted for him, supported local campaigns or who has in any way been part of the shared effort to make our communities and Bedford Borough as a whole an even better place to live in.

28 Oct 2018
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Mayor Dave Hodgson by the River in Bedford

Mayor Dave Writes: Have Your Say on Draft Plan which Focuses Development on Brownfield Sites

Consultation on Bedford Borough Council's draft 'Local Plan 2030' closes in a matter of days, on Tuesday 30th October at 5pm. In his October column for the Bedford Borough Bulletin Mayor Dave Hodgson cut through the 'politically motivated spin' about the plan coming from some quarters and set out the facts on a plan which is designed to focus the housing development required for the Borough on brownfield sites and protects existing communities from unsuitable or sprawling development.

27 Oct 2018
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Festival of Rememberance

Two weeks until the Festival of Rememberance

In two weeks, on Friday 9th November, the Royal British Legion Bedfordshire is hosting a special performance to commemorate those who have lost their lives in conflicts past to say "Thank You" at the Corn Exchange.

26 Oct 2018
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