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Christmas Bonus! Mayor's Free Parking Deal Extension Brought Forward

• New, extended free parking arrangements for Bedford Town Centre now in operation after Mayor Dave Hodgson brought them forward earlier this month

Mayor's Rallying Cry - Shop Local and Enjoy Bedford Town Centre this Christmas!

Mayor Slams 'Sticking Plaster' Social Care Proposals Emerging from Government

Mayor Dave Hodgson has criticised reported government plans to require councils to increase council tax further in order to help pay for the rising cost of care. Ahead of Thursday's Local Government Finance Settlement announcement, it is widely reported that the government will announce plans for councils to raise council tax by an additional 6% over two years, on top of any other increase for services as a whole.

Bedford Borough Council Announced as National Champion for Sustainability

Bedford Borough Council has been announced as National Champion for sustainability at the Public Sector Energy & Sustainability Awards 2016. The award recognises major investment in green energy production including, solar energy, hydro power and biomass.

Elstow, Stewartby and Kempston Hardwick Echo, December 2016

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to one and all