Bedford Borough Council now supports more than 2,600 vulnerable adults and children every day. Since Mayor Dave Hodgson was elected the Council has an excellent track record of helping residents on low incomes, those with physical and mental health problems and those who are sleeping rough.
New figures estimate that the 30,000+ trees planted in Bedford Borough in this planting season alone could absorb around 300 tonnes of carbon each year. As well as absorbing hundreds of tonnes of carbon, the trees will enrich the local environment and have many health benefits.
The 2023 guided walking tours with the Bedford Association of Tour Guides are now available to book. There are eight different tours for visitors and residents of Bedford Borough to discover, each full of history and fascinating stories.
Bedford Borough Liberal Democrats are looking to build on their fantastic record of protecting nature and enriching the local environment. They have championed biodiversity by establishing the hugely successful Bugs and Bees project, continuing the fantastic flower displays on The Embankment and protecting the many parks and green spaces across the Borough.
Works to reinstate the traditional shopfront and iconic lettering on the Goldings building, located on Bedford High Street, have now finished.
Despite challenges from extreme government cuts and record levels of inflation, we will always provide quality support for people who need it most and protect frontline services. Below are just some of the things we have achieved and our plan for the future working with the Council, local businesses and residents.
