CO2 Monitors for Primary and Secondary Schools in Bedford Borough
Bedford Borough Council is providing primary and secondary schools in the Borough carbon dioxide monitors before the start of the new term.
26 Aug 2021
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Intelligent, Targeted, Effective use of CCTV: Putting the case to the Scrutiny Committee
On Thursday night I was invited to the Scrutiny Committee, after Conservatives on the Council called into question two recent Council decisions relating to CCTV. When it came to the meeting itself, the Conservative Councillors on the Committee asked very few questions at all on the two decisions, and I'm still not sure exactly why they made vociferous calls in the press for the decisions to be reviewed. However, I was glad of the opportunity to discuss the decisions and make clear that I am adamant that the Council will do all it can to make our communities safer while also ensuring the civil liberties of local residents are protected.
25 Sep 2010
Making the Case for Investment in the Borough's Schools
It was a very constructive meeting with Michael Gove this morning. Clearly we didn't expect to get any answers on how much capital funding will be forthcoming for schools in the Borough this morning, but we were very glad of the opportunity to make the case for investment in our schools. We discussed the context of the cancelled Building Schools for the Future programme and what that has meant in Bedford Borough, the specific case of the Bedford Academy (which will be replacing John Bunyan Upper School from September) and its plans, the current accommodation for our special schools and the wider issues around education in the Borough.
22 Jul 2010
Kite Festival a Great Success
The Bedford Kite Festival was visited by over 40,000 people last weekend - a record turnout. I was there on Saturday and spent time talking to kite flyers, stall holders and residents who had come down to enjoy the wonderful array of kites. Unfortunately the conditions on Saturday were not helpful to kite-flying, but that didn't seem to be hampering anyone's ability to enjoy themselves.
10 Jun 2010
Bedford Borough Mayoral By-Election - Use Your Vote Tomorrow!
With fewer than 24 hours to go before polls open for the crucial Bedford Borough Mayoral by-election, the Liberal Democrats are urging local residents to use their vote tomorrow. Liberal Democrat candidate Dave Hodgson has campaigned on his plans to make Bedford Borough a great place to live, work and do business. Polls are open between 7am and 10pm tomorrow.
14 Oct 2009
Royal Anglian Regiment Association (Bedfordshire & Hertfordshire) Remembrance and Reunion Event a ‘Very Special and Poignant Occasion’
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'.
19 Nov 2018