The volunteer residents group managing estate services in Shortstown has been turned away by Bedford Borough Council when trying to purchase extra litter picking and dog waste bin collections for residents, despite the Council advertising these services.
The Mayor had passed on vital information on road closures and prevention actions to fellow Conservative cabinet members but failed to inform other members of the Council until three days later when the heaviest rain had subsided.
Bedford Borough Liberal Democrats are calling for an emergency ban on no-fault evictions over the Christmas period, as figures show 117 families in Bedford Borough were put at risk of homelessness due to a Section 21 notice in the year 2022/2023.
Following calls from Liberal Democrats to take action on the Debenhams building, the Council have decided to buy the property.
A joint Liberal Democrat and Labour amendment has stopped the Mayor’s planned £1.2 million cut to the roads and pavements maintenance budget proposed by the Conservatives at the last Council meeting.
Councillor Sue Abood has moved a motion calling on the Council to fix the dangerous pavements and work with providers to improve internet connectivity in Wood End.
