Hodgson appoints new Cabinet for Bedford
New Bedford Mayor Dave Hodgson has appointed a 9-strong cabinet cabinet (executive) to run Bedford Council.
New Bedford Mayor Dave Hodgson has appointed a 9-strong cabinet cabinet (executive) to run Bedford Council.
Dave Hodgson was born on an army base where his father taught the children of soldiers and he is passionate in supporting the men and women of our armed services, who daily put their lives in danger for the freedom of our country.
Bedford Borough Council is currently undertaking a review which I hope will ultimately put right an unequal, unfair situation in the Borough. For historical reasons local residents in some areas have had a say over local concerns through their parish council. In the Borough they have existed for the rural areas and for Kempston, but not for the other urban areas. Brickhill residents put this right in their area 7 years ago, and since then they have also had their own parish Council. I believe Parish Councils play an extremely valuable role in representing local residents and getting things done for their communities. A 'Community Governance Review' is now underway to find out what people in the 'unparished' parts of the Borough think about having a parish council for their area.
The Bedford Branch of the Royal Anglian Regiment Association (Bedfordshire & Hertfordshire) held its Remembrance and Reunion Event in Kempston on Sunday 18th November. The event was described by Mayor Dave Hodgson as 'a very special and poignant occasion'.
Following the Prime Minister's briefing this week (Monday 12 July) the rules on what we can and can't do will be changing from Monday 19 July.
From Saturday 11 to Saturday 18 February, families are invited to visit Bedford Borough Libraries for free fun craft activities. Bedford Central, Bromham, Kempston, Putnoe, and Wootton libraries all have activities planned. Crafts include; creating bug masks, paper bag dinosaurs, and Valentine's Day Cards. There will also be colouring and Lego clubs in all the libraries. Bedford Central Library has a special half-term Story Time on Wednesday 15 February 11:30am - 12:00pm.