Have your say on review of Polling Districts and Polling Places
Bedford Borough Council are asking local residents to come forward and share their views on a review of polling districts and polling places in the Borough.
7 Jul 2022
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Cost of Living Crisis adds £3.6 billion in extra costs to council budgets
New analysis by the Local Government Association reveals the huge pressure being put on local government budgets. Issues which have been neglected by the Conservative government such as rising energy prices and spiralling inflation are set to add £3.6 billion in extra unforeseen costs to council budgets across the country. The LGA has warned that these extra cost pressures pose a serious risk to the future of some services.
8 Jul 2022
Scrutiny committee praise update to Adult Social Care Charging Policy
Earlier this year, Mayor Dave Hodgson's Executive put forward changes to the Adult Social Care Charging Policy to ensure residents receiving Universal Credit support are treated fairly. This week the Adult's Services Overview and Scrutiny Committee agreed to the new revisions, which also include an allowance given to residents for broadband costs relating to their adult social care.
9 Jul 2022
The government must to do more to help with the cost of living crisis
The Liberal Democrat and Labour Groups have put forward a motion to Full Council to declare a cost of living crisis and to call on the government to take urgent action to help residents deal with soaring energy bills, record high taxes and rising inflation. The motion also slams the government for years of energy policy failure and a lack of a long-term solution.
13 Jul 2022
Bedford Borough Council launch Fair Cost of Care Consultation
Bedford Borough Council is seeking the views of providers of residential care services for people over 65 years of age, and home care services for people aged 18 years and above to support the National Fair Cost of Care exercise.
14 Jul 2022
First part of High Street restoration complete
The first of Bedford Borough's High Street Heritage Action Zone (HSHAZ) building works has been completed.
16 Jul 2022