News - Bedford Liberal Democrats

All Set for a Meeting with the Secretary of State for Education

Tomorrow I will join other representatives from the Borough including the MP for Bedford & Kempston and the sponsor organisations of the Bedford Academy for a meeting with Secretary of state for education Michael Gove. The meeting is being held in the wake of the Government's cancellation of the Building Schools for the Future project. It provides an opportunity to make Mr Gove aware of the circumstances in Bedford Borough following the removal of all Borough Schools from the BSF programme bar the Bedford Academy, which is 'for discussion,' and comes as the Government embarks on a review of capital investment in schools.

21 Jul 2010

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Mayor Dave Hodgson set for Education Talks with Secretary of State

Mayor Dave Hodgson will be joined by other local representatives from Bedford Borough at a meeting tomorrow with Secretary of State Michael Gove in the wake of the Government's cancellation of the Building Schools for the Future project. The meeting provides an opportunity to make Mr Gove aware of the circumstances in Bedford Borough following the removal of all Borough Schools from the BSF programme bar the Bedford Academy, which is 'for discussion,' and comes as the Government embarks on a review of capital investment in schools.

21 Jul 2010

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Dave Hodgson with Paul Wells, Bedford Blues and a live Eagle at the Relaunch of Eagle IPA

Celebrating an Iconic Bedford Brand with Wells and Young's, the Blues and... a Live Eagle!

I was honoured to be asked to perform the unveiling of the new branding for the relaunched Wells and Young's Eagle IPA on Thursday. The beer has been relaunched to reaffirm its connection with Bedford, as asserted proudly by the slogan 'Born and Brewed in Bedford.' Thursday's event also marked Wells and Young's ongoing support for the Bedford Blues, another great ambassador for Bedford, and a number of players were in attendance, along with Director of Rugby Mike Rayer. With apologies to the Blues, however, I have to say that perhaps the most fearsome sight at the unveiling was another distinguished guest: a live eagle!

18 Jul 2010

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River Festival 2010 is here!

After a huge amount of preparation, including by numerous volunteers, River Festival 2010 is upon us! We should be very proud that the celebration first held in 1978 to mark the opening of a navigable route from Bedford to the wash has grown to become one of the most popular free events in the country. Around 300,000 people are estimated to be heading to our town this weekend, and I cannot wait to join with the vast numbers of volunteers, community groups, sponsors and local performers in showcasing the best of what Bedford has to offer.

17 Jul 2010

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Petition Power as Lib Dem Councillors say, "Less is More"

Cllr Nick Charsley, Liberal Democrat Leader on Bedford Borough Council, was celebrating with other Liberal Democrat Councillors yesterday as they managed to persuade the Council meeting to support a drastic reduction in the number of signatures needed for the public to call for a debate at Full Council.

16 Jul 2010

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Full Council Backs Motion Against Police Merger

I was delighted that the motion I proposed at a meeting of the Full Council last night in opposition to the plans to merge Beds Police with the larger Herts force received unanimous support from all sides of the Chamber. Councillors have spoken with one voice prior to key meetings at the two respective Police Authorities tomorrow, at which the Authorities will vote on whether to proceed with the plans and put them out to consultation.

15 Jul 2010

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All Set for a Meeting with the Secretary of State for Education

Mayor Dave Hodgson set for Education Talks with Secretary of State

Celebrating an Iconic Bedford Brand with Wells and Young's, the Blues and... a Live Eagle!

River Festival 2010 is here!

Petition Power as Lib Dem Councillors say, "Less is More"

Full Council Backs Motion Against Police Merger

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