Mayor Dave Hodgson has thanked everyone who came out to see him last weekend on his annual Village Tour across Bedford Borough, as the first half came to a close. This year's tour, which Mayor Dave has held every summer as Mayor, will see him hold open, walk-up street surgeries in almost 60 villages right across Bedford Borough.
Mayor Dave Hodgson marked the NHS's 70th birthday earlier this week by paying tribute to NHS staff across Bedford Borough for all they do on behalf of us all.
Mayor Dave Hodgson has launched a rallying cry for local people to have their say on the plans for the closure of Putnoe Walk-Centre, after NHS Commissioners launched a consultation on their proposals to close it in May next year.
Bedford's 40th Anniversary River Festival is this weekend, on Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th July. This year's event is set to be the biggest and best yet, and you can download a programme (including site map) on the council website at www.bedford.gov.uk/riverfestival.
Mayor Dave Hodgson has said a 'huge thank you' to everyone who visited and everyone involved in the 40th anniversary Bedford River Festival.
Bedford Borough Council has announced a range of additional services to support rough sleepers.
