£1.3 billion for higher-rate payers should be used to reverse welfare cuts
The Liberal Democrats recently voted against the Government's plans to raise the higher-rate tax threshold to £50,000.
13 Nov 2018
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Mayor Dave Thanks all Involved on a Remarkable Weekend of Remembrance Events and Activities Across Bedford Borough
Mayor Dave Hodgson has thanked all the groups and individuals who organised or took part in any of the vast array of Remembrance events and activities across Bedford Borough over the weekend. He said a particular thanks to the Bedford and District branch of the Royal British Legion, who 'did themselves and service members past and present proud' on a 'truly remarkable' weekend.
12 Nov 2018
Remembrance Sunday
Thank you Bedford for your acts of remembrance earlier today.
11 Nov 2018
Check train times this weekend, the Odell Viaduct is being reconstructed
Network Rail is advising passengers in Bedfordshire to check before they travel this weekend.
10 Nov 2018
Government Slashes £1.3m from Bedford Borough Schools
Schools across Bedford Borough are facing a combined cut of £1.3m as their budgets are slashed by the Conservative Government. The amount allocated to Bedford Borough for each child in school is being cut, leaving the whole area with over a million pounds less to fund our schools in 2019/20.
8 Nov 2018
Mayor Dave - Incinerator High Court Judgement a 'Dreadful Blow' to Local Communities
Mayor Dave Hodgson has described the High Court ruling which against Covanta Incinerator's (BACI) claim to quash the environmental permit for the Covanta Incinerator at Rookery South Pit near Stewartby as a 'dreadful blow' to nearby communities.
7 Nov 2018