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Dave Hodgson with Town Bridge behind

Unemployment Down by a Third in Just Over a Year as Bedford Borough Jobless Rate Falls to Lowest Level Since 2008

Mayor Dave Hodgson has welcomed the latest unemployment figures which show the jobless rate in Bedford Borough has fallen by a massive 32% since February last year. Figures published by the Office of National Statistics show that the proportion of people of working age claiming Jobseeker's Allowance in May fell to 2.9%, the lowest level since 2008 and down from over 4% one year ago, in May 2013.

19 Jun 2014
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Mayor Dave Hodgson and Cllr Tim Hill, Stewartby Way

Speed Cameras for Stewartby!

Local Liberal Democrat Councillor Tim Hill has been campaigning for several years against the "boy racers" and "speed merchants" who have treated Stewartby as a race track, especially during the summer months.

19 Jun 2014
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Mayor's £1 million Commitment Confirms Bedford Borough Will Again Receive Full Benefit of Government Broadband Rollout

Following on from Bedford Borough's successful inclusion in the Government's 'Rural Broadband Programme' to roll out Superfast to 90% of premises and at least basic broadband to all, Mayor Dave Hodgson has confirmed the Council's commitment to provide the £1 million required to ensure the Borough benefits in full from the Superfast Extension Programme to expand superfast access to at least 95% of properties by 2017.

18 Jun 2014
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Cllr Sarah Holland

Local News from Eastcotts!

Following a period of continued pothole repairs, Cllr Sarah Holland is pleased to report that Greycote has now been resurfaced. The road was closed for approximately 11 days in April, during which time it was resurfaced- hopefully bringing an end to the problems for local residents.

17 Jun 2014
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Bedford's Big High Street Showcase

Bedford's Big High Street Showcase is Back this Saturday!

Following the tremendous success of last year's first ever Big High Street Showcase in Bedford, this Saturday will see Bedford High Street once again taken over by a very special summer festival of fun showcasing the best of the High Street, the wider town centre and of Bedford Borough.

12 Jun 2014
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