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Dean Crofts

Fears Raised Over Health Bodies Merger as Council Declares its Opposition to Plans

Bedford Borough Council's Executive has declared its opposition to the merger of the Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes NHS Clinical Commissioning Groups. The position was agreed at a meeting at which Councillors expressed their fears over the implications of more remote, unresponsive decision-making, following a presentation on the project to merge the bodies responsible for planning and commissioning local healthcare services.

29 Jun 2020
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Mayor Dave Hodgson

Bedford’s coronavirus investigation findings due on 6 July

In an interview with the Bedford Independent Mayor Dave Hodgson outlined that we are expecting the results of the Public Health England and the Biosecurity Centre's 'deep dive' investigation in Bedford Borough's high Coronavirus infection rate on 6 July, although Mayor Dave is trying to pull that forward.

28 Jun 2020
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South Lakes MP Tim Farron has called on the local councils to mark Armed Forces Day to show our appreciation for their service.

WATCH - Armed Forces Day Thanks

Today, Saturday 27th July is Armed Forces Day, and although the usual annual celebrations have not been possible in Bedford town centre, the Armed Forces Flag has been flying at Borough Hall and Mayor Dave Hodgson has recorded a video message of thanks.

27 Jun 2020
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The UN flag flying at Borough Hall in Bedford

United Nations Charter Day

Today marks the 75th anniversary of the signing of the Charter of the United Nations on 26 June 1945, in San Francisco, at the conclusion of the United Nations Conference on International Organization.

26 Jun 2020
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