Mayor Dave Hodgson has offered his congratulations to students after yesterday's A Level results publication revealed an increase in the number of local young people achieving top grades. Based on…
Mayor Dave Hodgson has welcomed the news that both potential routes identified by Network Rail for the proposed 'Central Section' of East West Rail on to Cambridge are via Bedford. One of the…
July's heatwave was good news for solar-panel owners in Bedford borough, as recent estimates show that power generation figures soared whilst the sun was shining!
New figures have confirmed that the dramatic fall in Jobseeker's Allowance claimant numbers in Bedford Borough is continuing, with the proportion of claimants at its lowest level for more than…
Mayor Dave Hodgson has called for an inquiry following news of the closure of the sorry saga of the failed 'NIRAH' project, which will result in just a fraction of funds loaned by the former…
Mayor Dave Hodgson has slammed the Conservative Government's plans to close Bedford Magistrates' Court down altogether. The plans have been published this week as part of proposals for the closure of…
Mayor Dave Hodgson has welcomed the election of Tim Farron as the new Liberal Democrat Party Leader, following the announcement last night of his victory in the ballot of all party members.
New figures have confirmed that Bedford town centre is attracting more visitors, independent shops and investors than ever before. Bedford's array of shops, cafes, restaurants and cultural facilities…
Recently announced government cuts to local authority budgets in the current financial year are set to strip £500,000 from Bedford Borough Council this year and every subsequent year. The…
In a statement published today, Mayor Dave Hodgson has announced Bedford Borough Council's commitment to supporting schools to change to a two tier system of primary and secondary schools. …
