Mayor Dave Hodgson has echoed a stark warning from the Local Government Association (LGA) that local services are being placed under severe threat not only by unprecedented government cuts but also spiralling cost pressures imposed on Councils. The LGA has calculated that Councils face an additional £10 billion of cost pressures by 2020, with over £6 billion of this comprising government policies to be implemented over the period.
Sarah is launching a new surgery time, to make sure it continues to be easy for local residents to get in touch.
Mayor Dave Hodgson has echoed a stark warning from the Local Government Association (LGA) that local services are being placed under severe threat not only by unprecedented government cuts but also spiralling cost pressures imposed on Councils. The LGA has calculated that Councils face an additional £10 billion of cost pressures by 2020, with over £6 billion of this comprising government policies to be implemented over the period.
Mayor Dave's Village Tour Mayor Dave is again holding his annual Village Tour, during which he holds open street surgeries in the 61 different villages right across the Borough. Our surgeries are as follows: Tuesday, September 15, 2015 7.00 - 7.30 pm Elstow Outside the old Swan pub. Thursday, September 17, 2015 5.30 - 6.00 pm Kempston Hardwick Near Eastwood Cottages. Thursday, September 17, 2015 6.15 - 6.45 pm Stewartby Outside Village Hall Please do come along and raise any issues you think he can help you with. My Casework Since my last Elstow, Stewartby and Kempston Hardwick Echo, here are some of the local issues I have progressed, in some cases with the valued support of the relevant Parish Council: Ward-Wide Issues a) Unauthorised Encampment at B&Q. b) Traffic issues at Cow Bridge junction. c) Heritage Open Days across the Borough, including Moot Hall. Local Issues Elstow a) Application for 34 houses on the Village Farm land. b) Speeding on Moss Lane/South Avenue and Wilstead Road. c) Footpath on A6
Mayor Dave Hodgson was on hand yesterday to welcome shoppers to the opening of a brand new Iceland Store at the Church Lane District Centre in Bedford, continuing the dramatic transformation the centre has undergone in recent years.
Following the publication of GCSE grades for students across Bedford Borough, Mayor Dave Hodgson has congratulated students and teachers on their efforts.