Figures reveal GP funding slashed in BLMK by almost £2 million since 2019
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.
6 Feb 2024
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Mayor holds private meeting to consider southern EWR routes
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.
1 Feb 2024
Liberal Democrats call for Mayor to publish EWR routes that could impact Shortstown, Elstow and Priory Country Park
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.
24 Jan 2024
NHS waiting lists in Bedfordshire have risen by 10,000 since last year
NHS waiting lists in Bedfordshire have hit 94,979, up by 10,163 from November 2022, despite Rishi Sunak pledging to cut them at the start of last year. Bedford Borough Liberal Democrats have called for the government to reverse its NHS spending cuts.
23 Jan 2024
Conservatives’ Record Council Tax Rise
Liberal Democrats have accused the Mayor and his Conservative Cabinet of losing control of the Council Budget.
18 Jan 2024
Auditors alerted to serious Council failings
Liberal Democrat councillors have accused the Conservative administration of acting unlawfully by failing to report back to the council on two key strategies as required by the law.
15 Jan 2024