The Conservatives have Lost Control of Council Spending The September Bedford Borough Council spending report shows a £12m forecast overspend. This is unprecedented in the history of the council. …
Bedford Borough Council have confirmed that Grant Palmer Passenger Transport have decided to cancel the 21 Brickhill bus service with effect from 1st October 2023.
The Council’s Budget Overview and Scrutiny Committee has formally expressed its concerns about the lack of plans to balance the budget considering an unprecedented forecast overspend of £12 million.
Last month the Conservative-run Bedford Borough Council increased school meal prices by 20% putting pressure on families struggling with the cost of living crisis.
At last night’s Council Cabinet meeting it was confirmed that the Conservative administration had intended the new leisure contract to include an increase in the qualifying age for concessionary fees.
Bedford Borough Liberal Democrats oppose the closure of Bedford Station ticket office and have submitted their response in opposition to the proposal.
This week the Conservative administration has made a decision to increase school meal prices for schools that use the Council’s buyback service by over 15%. This comes as many parents continue to…
The Conservative administration have not been able to “accurately layout the free tennis provision or other community benefits” in Bedford Park despite making a decision to cut the number of courts…
Save Bedford Park Tennis Courts The Council are planning to reduce the number of courts at Bedford Park from 9 to just 3 and charge for access as part of a deal to secure Lawn Tennis Association…
