Mayoral Election result
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5 May 2023
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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
Helping to Kick Off New Family History Project in Borough Libraries
This afternoon I'm heading down to Bedford Central Library to take part in an information and taster session on researching your family history at the Borough's libraries, in support of a new project running throughout February. The Council's Library Service has linked up with Family History Detectives to promote family history at Bedford, Kempston and Wootton Libraries this month.
4 Feb 2012
Anniversary of India’s Independence
We are flying the national flag of India today at the Old Town Hall, to celebrate the anniversary of Pakistan's Independence.
15 Aug 2021
The Royal British Legion is looking for VE and VJ Day veterans
A special programme of events marking VE 75 will take place over the Early May Bank Holiday 2020 in Central London and has been designed to be of particular interest to all from the Second World War generation who served at home and overseas across the European theatre.
25 Jan 2020
Bedford Prison Officer prosecuted for Blue Badge abuse
Bedford Borough Council has prosecuted a prison officer from HMP Bedford for misusing his wife's blue badge in November 2020. The perpetrator has been ordered to pay back over £1,000 in fines, council costs and a victim surcharge.
10 Jul 2021