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Mayor Dave Hodgson by the River in Bedford

Rough Sleeping - Mayor's Thanks to Volunteers and How to Help

It was World Homeless Day last week, and in his regular email update, Mayor Dave Hodgson thanked volunteers and organisations helping to support rough sleepers and tackle homelessness locally. He also shared a video from his recent visit to SMART Prebend Day Centre's open day, where Lisa from SMART listed the items they are asking people to donate at the moment. You can read the full email, including the link to the video, below:

17 Oct 2018

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Meetings for Parents and Carers on HEART's Alarming Plans for Cauldwell, Shackleton and Shortstown Primaries

Mayor Dave Hodgson has been informed that the HEART Academies Trust is holding meetings tonight (16th) and tomorrow (17th) for parents and carers of children at Shortstown, Shackleton or Cauldwell Primary Schools about their deeply unpopular plans to remove the Head Teacher posts and local governing bodies from those schools. Both meetings are taking place at Bedford Academy on Mile Road, at 6:30pm.

16 Oct 2018

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Flu Vaccine for Children

Parents in Bedford Borough are being urged to get their children vaccinated against seasonal flu.

16 Oct 2018

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Town Bridge illuminated to mark Baby Loss Awareness Week

Town Bridge Turns Pink and Blue for Baby Loss Awareness Week

Bedford Town Bridge has joined a wave of light across the UK to mark Baby Loss Awareness Week.

15 Oct 2018

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Residents urged to report long-term empty homes

National Empty Homes Week is taking place 15th - 21st October 2018 and as part of the campaign, Bedford Borough Council is urging residents to report any homes that are unoccupied and disused.

15 Oct 2018

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Apple Day is Back!

The always popular Apple Day is back at Bromham Mill on Sunday 21st October, from 11am- 4pm.

14 Oct 2018

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