Liberal Democrat Councillor demands action on dangerous pavements
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.
4 Dec 2023
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£1.2 million Conservative cut to road and pavement maintenance budget
The Conservative-run Council Cabinet have proposed a cut of £1.2 million from the road and pavement maintenance budgets. This will limit the Council’s ability to renew and maintain the road and pavement network.
1 Dec 2023
“Conservatives are kicking people when they are down”
Conservatives on Bedford Borough Council have revealed plans to be agreed at this week’s Cabinet meeting that will hit local residents in the pocket during this cost of living crisis. The general increase on Council fees and charges will be 7.5%.
23 Nov 2023
Council slammed as cancelled bus services causes job loss and warnings to university students
In an interview with BBC Three Counties Radio Liberal Democrat Councillor Jon Abbott has slammed Bedford Borough Council for their lack of engagement with Grant Palmer who have had to cancel a number of bus services in recent months.
14 Nov 2023
Government error results in £1.4 million funding loss for Bedford Borough Schools
Bedford Borough Council have confirmed that schools in the Borough have lost out on £1.4 million of funding due to a government mistake when calculating the National Funding Formula.
8 Nov 2023
Shocking figures show 75% of burglaries in Bedfordshire going unsolved
New Home Office statistics have revealed that a shocking 1,836 burglaries went unsolved across Bedfordshire in the year ending June 2023. This is equivalent to 5 burglaries going unsolved every single day.
1 Nov 2023