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Bedford pensioners could be missing out on over £2,700 extra each year

Bedford Borough Liberal Democrats are asking pensioners to check whether they are eligible for Pension Credit so that they don't miss out on around £2,700 extra per year plus access to further passported benefits. If eligible, applying before 24th August will also provide residents with extra cost of living payments of £650 and £300. Latest figures estimate that 123 Bedford Borough residents are not claiming Pension Credit that they are eligible for.

3 Aug 2022

Mayor Dave Hodgson, Sir Ed Davey MP and Joanna outside Great Denham GP

Health crisis: long delays for residents waiting for GPs, ambulances and A&E

A recent Liberal Democrat survey has found that Bedford Borough residents are facing extreme waiting times for GP appointments, ambulances and at A&E. Of the residents who responded to each question:

2 Aug 2022

Corn Exchange lit up for Love Parks Week

Bedford Borough celebrates Love Parks Week

Last Friday was the first day of Keep Britain Tidy's Love Parks Week.

2 Aug 2022

NHS autumn COVID Booster

COVID-19 autumn booster

NHS England are in the process of sending invitations to those patients who are now eligible for their next COVID-19 booster.

1 Aug 2022

Music in the Meadows 2022

Music in the Meadows returns next Sunday

Music in the Meadows returns next Sunday (7th August) at Mill Meadows Bandstand

31 Jul 2022

50 things to do in Bedfordshire

50 Things to Do Bedfordshire

50 Things to Do Bedfordshire in collaboration with Bedford Borough Council have launched a free app for parents and carers of children under 5.

30 Jul 2022

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