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Mayor Dave Writes: Opening up Community Facilities... For the Community!

In his latest monthly article in the Times and Citizen, Mayor Dave Hodgson has written of the increased range of opportunities to enjoy a number of community facilities in parks and open spaces in the Borough this summer. These include the Pavilion cafe building in Bedford Park, where the brand new 'Window At the Park' will be opened formally on Saturday monring at 10am. Pictured here is Mayor Dave Hodgson with Nansi Rose and Emma Garrett, the team behind Russell Park's Kiosk at the Park, who are responsible for the new venture after winning a Council tender process.

School Crossing Patrols to be Given Mobile Video Cameras

Mobile cameras to be worn by school crossing patrol staff Cameras should help to deter those who abuse staff and ignore patrols Footage of people ignoring patrols or being abusive will be passed to the police All Bedford Borough Council school crossing patrols have been given cameras to protect their safety and that of the children they help cross the road.

Crowds Defy the Weather to Cheer on Women's Tour Cyclists

Medical Centre at Church Lane- Ground Broken

Yesterday morning, Lib Dem Mayor Dave Hodgson broke ground at the site of the new Medical Centre at Church Lane.

Late-Night Parking Boost for Town Centre Businesses

In a boost for Bedford Town Centre's excellent restaurants, bars and pubs, Mayor Dave Hodgson is introducing all-night parking for the first time ever at both Lurke Street and River Street Multi Storey Car Parks.