In his latest monthly column for the Bedford Independent, Mayor Dave Hodgson has encouraged people to have their say on the route of East West rail between Bedford and Cambridge and set out why he's arguing strongly for a route via Bedford itself rather than one which bypasses the town to the south.
Responding to an Institute for Government's report highlighting "flaws in the immigration system", published today (Friday 8th March), Liberal Democrat Home Affairs Spokesperson Ed Davey said "The Institute for Government is right. The Windrush scandal and countless other failings show that the immigration system is not fit for purpose."
Mayor Dave Hodgson has today announced the location of a further seven average speed cameras across Bedford Borough.
Average speed cameras are being installed at seven more locations across Bedford Borough later this year.
Today is World Book Day, and Mayor Dave Hodgson has marked the occasion with an emphatic recommendation to use and enjoy Bedford Borough Libraries.
Today is #WorldBookDay. The perfect excuse to dust off an old favourite or even pick up something new.
