In his column in the final edition of the Bedfordshire Midweek, published this week, Mayor Dave Hodgson has highlighted the reasons why this year's Bedford River Festival will be an extra special event, even by River Festival standards!
In a keynote housing speech earlier this week the Leader of the Liberal Democrats, Vince Cable called for strict action against empty homes and for reforms to make it easier for young people unable to get on the housing ladder.
Armed Forces Day celebrations began in Bedford last Sunday with the Armed Forces Day Parade, followed by the raising of the Armed Forces Day flag at Borough Hall on Monday.
Responding to the Government's announcement revealing there are now more than 79,000 households, and more than 123,000 homeless children, living in temporary accommodation across the country, Bedford Borough Liberal Democrat Spokesperson for Homelessness, Dean Crofts, said:
The Liberal Democrats have called on the Government to reform the apprenticeship levy.
Mayor Dave Hodgson has announced the introduction of 300 electric vehicle charging points, on 150 posts, across Bedford Town Centre for electric cars over the next 3 years.
