Bedford
Liberal Democrats

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Dave Hodgson at Roger's Court

Council tackles rough sleeping

The latest figures show that the number of people sleeping rough across Bedford Borough has decreased rapidly with only two residents recorded to be sleeping rough in the borough in 2021. Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic Bedford Borough Council has deployed an 'Everyone In' approach to tackling homelessness and rough sleeping, whilst investing in purchasing more temporary accommodation and providing help and support for some of the most vulnerable residents in Bedford Borough.

11 Jul 2022
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Remembering Srebrenica logo

Remembering Srebrenica

Today is the Srebrenica Memorial Day when we remember the genocide committed against over 8,000 Muslim men and boys in the space of just a few days in Srebrenica 27 years ago in July 1995.

11 Jul 2022
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BedFringe

BedFringe returns between 21st-31st July and a number of shows are selling out fast.

10 Jul 2022
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Councillor Dean Crofts

Scrutiny committee praise update to Adult Social Charging Policy

Earlier this year, Mayor Dave Hodgson's Executive put forward changes to the Adult Social Care Charging Policy to ensure residents receiving Universal Credit support are treated fairly. This week the Adult's Services Overview and Scrutiny Committee agreed to the new revisions, which also include an allowance given to residents for broadband costs relating to their adult social care.

9 Jul 2022
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Dean Crofts

Scrutiny committee praise update to Adult Social Care Charging Policy

Earlier this year, Mayor Dave Hodgson's Executive put forward changes to the Adult Social Care Charging Policy to ensure residents receiving Universal Credit support are treated fairly. This week the Adult's Services Overview and Scrutiny Committee agreed to the new revisions, which also include an allowance given to residents for broadband costs relating to their adult social care.

9 Jul 2022
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LGA conference

Cost of Living Crisis adds £3.6 billion in extra costs to council budgets

New analysis by the Local Government Association reveals the huge pressure being put on local government budgets. Issues which have been neglected by the Conservative government such as rising energy prices and spiralling inflation are set to add £3.6 billion in extra unforeseen costs to council budgets across the country. The LGA has warned that these extra cost pressures pose a serious risk to the future of some services.

8 Jul 2022
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