Bedford Borough commuters hit with £200 hike in rail fares
Liberal Democrats call for fare freeze as cost of living crisis worsens
25 Feb 2022
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Confusion as councillor asks “Where’s the evidence?” and then provides evidence
At last night's meeting of Full Council, there was confusion after a Green Party Councillor asked Councillor Charles Royden about whether there was evidence that the PSPO cycling ban actually worked in keeping pedestrians safe and then continued by providing the exact evidence he had asked for.
24 Feb 2022
Government forcing a “Cost of Living with COVID Crisis” on those that care
The Liberal Democrats have warned that the government's decision to scrap free COVID tests and the £500 self-isolation support package will push the cost of COVID onto Bedford Borough residents who are already experiencing a cost of living crisis. As many as 16,039 residents in Bedford Borough are now facing costs of over £500 a year to take regular tests and visit vulnerable relatives.
23 Feb 2022
Businesses urged to apply for one-off grant
Bedford Borough Council is urging local hospitality and leisure businesses to apply for a one off support grant, expected to be around £650.
23 Feb 2022
Enterprise Car Club and Bedford's Park and Ride
On Monday, Mayor Dave visited Enterprise Car Club opened a new location at Bedford's Park and Ride building at Progress Park in Elstow.
22 Feb 2022
Businesses Urged to Apply for One-Off Grant
Bedford Borough Council is urging local hospitality and leisure businesses to apply for a one off support grant, expected to be around £650.
22 Feb 2022