Council Reveals £21 Million Funding Gap as 'Onslaught' of Government Cuts Continues
Bedford Borough Council has revealed a new three-year budget forecast in the light of massive funding reductions from central government.
Bedford Borough Council has revealed a new three-year budget forecast in the light of massive funding reductions from central government.
Come to Bedford town centre this half term to celebrate Love Your Local Market week from Tuesday 31 May to Saturday 4 June 2016.
Mayor Dave Hodgson has slammed plans announced by the NHS Bedfordshire and Milton Keynes Healthcare Review for the downgrading of Bedford Hospital, including the removal of all births.
Bedford Borough Council is working to develop a library strategy which will set out the vision for library services in the borough over the next few years. The library consultation process began earlier this year.
Mayor Dave Hodgson has announced a 'War on Weeds' to tackle the rapid weed growth which has taken place across the Borough on roads and pavements. Due to the amount of warm, wet weather this year, weeds have taken the opportunity for rapid growth. Over the next three weeks the whole of the Borough's highways will be sprayed with green-friendly weed killer spray. In addition, a Council Hit Squad will be sent out manually ripping weeds out of the ground.
Four parks in Bedford Borough have been judged to be among the best in the country after receiving a prestigious Green Flag Award - the mark of a quality park or green space.