Just over one week after a residents’ petition was presented to Bedford Borough Council, Bedford Borough Council and the Lawn Tennis Association are planning to scrap free, turn-up-and-play tennis courts in Bedford Park before a debate at Full Council.
Liberal Democrat Shortstown Councillor Leigh Coombs has received unanimous backing from the Council for his petition to install a safer crossing at the A421 exit slip road in Shortstown.
This week the Conservative Budget for Bedford Borough Council was voted through with the support of Labour councillors. This included the highest council tax rise since the unitary council was created at 4.99%, raiding reserves for £2.5m, and more.
Funding for GP services in BLMK has been slashed by £1.946 million in real terms since 2019, research commissioned by the Liberal Democrats has revealed.
The Conservative Mayor is holding a private meeting, away from the public’s view, to consider alternate East West Rail southern routes. Bedford Borough Liberal Democrats have demanded that the Mayor “lifts the veil of secrecy” and publishes the routes.
Bedford Borough Liberal Democrats have called on the Mayor to publish the alternate East West Rail routes he is considering. The Mayor has opposed the northern route, supported by many residents, businesses, organisations and the Council itself.
