Auditors alerted to serious Council failings
Liberal Democrat councillors have accused the Conservative administration of acting unlawfully by failing to report back to the council on two key strategies as required by the law.
15 Jan 2024
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Council advertises services they don’t have the capacity to provide
The volunteer residents group managing estate services in Shortstown has been turned away by Bedford Borough Council when trying to purchase extra litter picking and dog waste bin collections for residents, despite the Council advertising these services.
12 Jan 2024
Conservative Mayor blamed for poor flooding communication
The Mayor had passed on vital information on road closures and prevention actions to fellow Conservative cabinet members but failed to inform other members of the Council until three days later when the heaviest rain had subsided.
11 Jan 2024
Lib Dems call for emergency ban on no-fault evictions over Christmas as 117 families put at risk of homelessness last year
Bedford Borough Liberal Democrats are calling for an emergency ban on no-fault evictions over the Christmas period, as figures show 117 families in Bedford Borough were put at risk of homelessness due to a Section 21 notice in the year 2022/2023.
22 Dec 2023
Conservatives finally take action on Debenhams
Following calls from Liberal Democrats to take action on the Debenhams building, the Council have decided to buy the property.
21 Dec 2023
Roads and Pavements Renewal saved by Liberal Democrat/Labour amendment
A joint Liberal Democrat and Labour amendment has stopped the Mayor’s planned £1.2 million cut to the roads and pavements maintenance budget proposed by the Conservatives at the last Council meeting.
19 Dec 2023