Lib Dems Oppose Bedford Station Ticket Office Closure
Bedford Borough Liberal Democrats oppose the closure of Bedford Station ticket office and have submitted their response in opposition to the proposal.
31 Aug 2023
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21 Brickhill Bus Service Cancelled
Bedford Borough Council have confirmed that Grant Palmer Passenger Transport have decided to cancel the 21 Brickhill bus service with effect from 1st October 2023.
26 Sep 2023
Scrutiny committee concerned by lack of plans to resolve budget overspend
The Council’s Budget Overview and Scrutiny Committee has formally expressed its concerns about the lack of plans to balance the budget considering an unprecedented forecast overspend of £12 million.
20 Sep 2023
Conservatives ask schools to take funding away from improving education of disadvantaged pupils to fund school meals shortfall after 20% price increase
Last month the Conservative-run Bedford Borough Council increased school meal prices by 20% putting pressure on families struggling with the cost of living crisis.
15 Sep 2023
Conservatives U-turn on senior concessions price “stealth increase” at leisure facilities
At last night’s Council Cabinet meeting it was confirmed that the Conservative administration had intended the new leisure contract to include an increase in the qualifying age for concessionary fees.
14 Sep 2023
Conservatives punish parents with 15% school meal price rise
This week the Conservative administration has made a decision to increase school meal prices for schools that use the Council’s buyback service by over 15%. This comes as many parents continue to struggle with the cost of living crisis.
16 Aug 2023