Funding Shock as Government CUTS a Further £700,000 from Bedford Borough, Despite National Care Crisis
Despite overwhelming calls nationally across charities, patients groups, care providers and the entire social care sector for...
15 Dec 2016
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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.
14 Dec 2016
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.
10 Dec 2016
Elstow, Stewartby and Kempston Hardwick Echo, December 2016
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to one and all
5 Dec 2016
Boost for Bedford Borough as East-West Transport Schemes Make Progress
Mayor Dave Hodgson welcomed the recent Autumn Statement's commitment to two key transport schemes which are hugely important to Bedford Borough, namely the East-West Rail project and the Oxford-Cambridge Expressway.
29 Nov 2016
Free Parking Boost for Bedford Town Centre
Mayor Dave Hodgson has announced plans for an extension to the free parking offer in Bedford Town Centre, in support of local shoppers and traders.
29 Nov 2016