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Patients Treated with 'Utter Contempt' as Report Prolongs Uncertainty Over Hospital's Future

Mayor Dave Hodgson has slammed the delayed £3.2 million review into local health services which threatens Bedford Hospital with a major downgrade, after it published a 'progress report' which serves only to prolong the uncertainty around the hospital's future. The report recommends a downgrade for either Bedford or Milton Keynes Hospital, but says that 'further work' is needed before NHS Commissioners take proposals to public consultation.

Patients Treated with 'Utter Contempt' as Report Prolongs Uncertainty Over Hospital's Future

'A Big Day for Bedford Borough' - Bypass Construction is Underway!

Demolition of Another Town Eyesore Welcome - Mayor Dave

Mayor Dave Hodgson has welcomed the commencement this week of the demolition of the infamous former Charles King Ford buildings on the Broadway in Bedford Town Centre. The works precede development of the site as extra care housing (flats adapted to help enable older people to live independently).

Mayor's Rural Affairs Committee Awards Funding to 'Fantastic' Community Projects

At its meeting this week, Mayor Dave Hodgson's Rural Affairs Committee approved grant awards totalling £48,000 to three important projects in Bedford Borough's Rural Communities. The applications for support were made to the Council's Rural Grants scheme and the Committee of the Executive, chaired by Mayor Dave, approved funding for: