Frustration as new Special Needs School fails to open for the start of term in September
Riverfield Free School, planned under Mayor Dave Hodgson, will not open on time as planned under the Conservative administration
25 May 2024
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Mayor reduces responsibilities
Conservative mayor claims that responsibilities are 'outdated' and 'dysfunctional' but simply hands them over to other members of his team!
25 May 2024
Victory in Riverfield!
Local campaigner Hilde Hendrickx wins a resounding victory in the Riverfield by-election
24 May 2024
Scandal as Council plans to scrap free tennis courts before debate at Full Council
Just over one week after a residents’ petition was presented to Bedford Borough Council, Bedford Borough Council and the Lawn Tennis Association are planning to scrap free, turn-up-and-play tennis courts in Bedford Park before a debate at Full Council.
15 Feb 2024
Shortstown Councillor’s petition for safer crossing receives unanimous backing from Council
Liberal Democrat Shortstown Councillor Leigh Coombs has received unanimous backing from the Council for his petition to install a safer crossing at the A421 exit slip road in Shortstown.
13 Feb 2024
Lib Dem plans for buses, roads and pavements blocked by Conservative and Labour councillors
This week the Conservative Budget for Bedford Borough Council was voted through with the support of Labour councillors. This included the highest council tax rise since the unitary council was created at 4.99%, raiding reserves for £2.5m, and more.
9 Feb 2024