
Bedford's older people let down by Labour
"Labour is letting down the elderly in more ways than one" says Liberal Democrat parliamentary campaigner.
"Labour is letting down the elderly in more ways than one" says Liberal Democrat parliamentary campaigner.
Do you sing in the shower? Do you think singing is only for the rugby ground or church? Think Again. Bedford Sings is a bold new initiative to celebrate those who sing in choirs in and around Bedford and takes place for the first time this year from 11-17 February.
Mayor Dave Hodgson has announced that as part of comprehensive traffic decongestion plans a new footbridge will be installed over Manton Lane in Bedford. A previous footbridge was replaced over ten years ago with a pedestrian crossing in an infamous move by the former Conservative County Council, despite the fact that the location already suffered from severe traffic congestion on a daily basis.
Over £4,400 has been stolen from parking machines in Bedford Borough in 2019, across over 50 criminal attacks.
I haven't written on here yet about the topsy-turvy day last week when we experienced the great disappointment of a narrow vote by Beds Police Authority in favour of proceeding with merger plans, only to receive the excellent news that Herts Police Authority had voted to defer the decision pending deeper collaboration between the forces and consideration of joint working. The authorities will be looking again at the matter later in the year and with two forces, along with Beds Police Authority, in favour of merger, clearly the importance of the campaign to save Beds Police is greater than ever.
Bin collections will be completed as normal on the August Bank Holiday. If your rubbish, recycling or garden waste bin is due for collection on Monday 30th August please place your bin out for collection by 6am on your normal day of collection.