Bedford Borough Lib Dems seek open, honest debate on Europe

Bedford Borough Liberal Democrats set out their desire for an open and honest debate on Britain's position in Europe at a meeting of the Full Council on Wednesday night. On a night when a motion calling for a referendum on the narrow technical issue of the EU Reform Treaty was unsuccessful, Liberal Democrats outlined their desire to see the debate opened up and called for a referendum on whether Britain should remain a Member of the European Union.

Lib Dems Keep Focus on Key Issues for Town Centre Development

Bedford Borough Liberal Democrats have responded to the awarding of outline planning permission for the Town Centre West Redevelopment with a clear message that the core issues of local housing and town centre car parking must be resolved in order to ensure the success of the development for the town and surrounding area.

Double Delight: Mayor's Welcome for Full Dualling of Bedford to Cambridge Road Link and Crucial Black Cat ‘Grade Separation’

Mayor Dave Hodgson has given an emphatic welcome to today's Government announcement of a major project to link the dualled A421 east of Bedford to the dual carriageway section of the A428 west of Cambridge, creating a continuous dualled link and, crucially, achieving the all-important 'Grade Separation' of the Black Cat Roundabout.

Fine for Man Caught Fly-Tipping

A man caught fly-tipping in Bedford Borough has been ordered to pay more than £3,000 at Bedford Magistrates Court.

Mayor's Rallying Cry in Support of Local Traders on Small Business Saturday

Free Trees from the Woodland Trust

The Woodland Trust have announced a Free Trees for Schools & Communities project.