Mayor Dave's monthly Bedford Independent Column
Mayor Dave's monthly column for Bedford Independent has been published.
5 May 2021
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News from the Liberal Democrats
Polls open for the Police and Crime Commissioner election
Polls are now open for today's Police and Crime Commissioner election. Polls will stay open until 10pm.
6 May 2021
John Bunyan rapid testing site relocating to Faraday Community Centre
The rapid Coronavirus testing centre is moving to Faraday Community Centre to enable the reopening of the John Bunyan Sports & Fitness Centre for leisure activities.
6 May 2021
Police and Crime Commissioner Election first preference results
The first preference votes in the Police and Crime Commissioner Election have been announced. They are: Festus Akinbusoye (Conservative) - 51,700 (42.4%) David Michael (Labour) - 42,708 (35%) Jas Parmar (Liberal Democrats) - 15,983 (13.1%) Patrick Hamill (Independent) - 8,279 (6.8%) Antonio Vitiello (English Democrats) - 3,387 (2.8%) We are now moving to the second phase of the Count and expect a final result in an hour or two.
7 May 2021
Coronavirus Variant of Concern identified in Bedford Borough
Bedford Borough Council has been notified of 7 cases of a variant known as VOC-21APR-02 (first identified in India). The variant was identified after genetic sequencing was carried out on positive COVID-19 tests.
8 May 2021
Council calls for protection of homes north of Bedford Station
A report looking at options around the East West Rail route north of Bedford Midland has shown that the service could run effectively using just the existing four lines, and avoid the need to demolish any homes in the Poets area.
10 May 2021