Remembering Srebrenica
Today is the UK's National Srebrenica 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 25 years ago in July 1995.
11 Jul 2020
News
Councillors condemn care staff double whammy
Bedford Borough Liberal Democrat Councillors have expressed dismay that care home and home care workers are facing a hostile environment from the government following the Prime Minister's remarks that care homes did not follow national guidelines at the outset of the coronavirus outbreak.
9 Jul 2020
Bright and beautiful down Bedford’s Embankment
Bedford's Embankment is looking glorious this summer, with the Council planting over 20,000 plants along this stretch of river.
9 Jul 2020
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8 Jul 2020
Prime Minister Slammed Over ‘Insulting’ Care Home Comments
Bedford Borough Council Adult Services Portfolio Holder Cllr Wendy Rider has slammed Prime Minister Boris Johnson over his comments in which he blamed care homes themselves over the coronavirus crisis they have faced across the country.
7 Jul 2020
Call for Everyone to Play Their Part in Keeping Children Safe From Harm Amidst Coronavirus Pandemic
With some children potentially at increased risk of abuse and neglect during the coronavirus pandemic, Bedford Borough Liberal Democrats have encouraged anyone who is concerned about a child's wellbeing to report it. The call follows last night's meeting of Bedford Borough Council's Children's Services Overview and Scrutiny Committee, which heard that with many children not going to school and seeing trusted adults currently a significant rise in referrals to children's social care is expected at the beginning of the next school term in September.
7 Jul 2020
