Mayor Dave's latest montly column for the Bedford Times and Citizen newspaper has a festive theme, including the events taking place around the Borough in the run-up to Christmas, Dave's visit to thank the postal workers for their efforts at this time of year and a few words on support for good causes at a time at which we think of those in need. Here's the full text of the piece:
Writing in his latest monthly column for the Times and Citizen Newspaper, Mayor Dave Hodgson reflects on the fact that the unanimously-approved Council budget not only freezes council tax for the fifth straight year but also continues the Council's record of saving services lost or cut in neighbouring areas and across the country. He looks at three recently published national surveys which reveal the scale of this ongoing task, and the importance of keeping up the fight to protect front line services for communities across Bedford Borough.
Mayor Dave Hodgson has wished everyone a very Merry Christmas, and paid tribute to members of the emergency services working over the Christmas period.
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'.
On the occasion of the ninth anniversary of the start of his first term as Mayor of Bedford Borough, Mayor Dave Hodgson has said a big 'thank you' to everyone who has voted for him, supported local campaigns or who has in any way been part of the shared effort to make our communities and Bedford Borough as a whole an even better place to live in.
Kings Oak Primary School open day are holding a farm open day on Saturday 30th April 10am-1pm to offer use of our facilities to the local community and to offer tours of the school.
