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Crisis hit Northampstonshire Council to increase Council Tax by 4.99%

Conservative-run Northamptonshire Council has taken advantage of special freedom to increase council tax by 4.99% without needing to hold a referendum. This contrasts with Bedford Borough where Council Tax is rising by just 2.49%, which includes a special precept to help pay for extra costs for adult social care.

24 Feb 2019
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Mayor Dave Hodgson and Cllr Wendy Rider outside Scott Primary School

Cracking Down on Dangerous Parking Outside Schools

Works are underway on the installation of parking enforcement cameras outside schools across Bedford Borough, with cameras going in at all schools where this enforcement against dangerous and unlawful parking is possible. This major expansion in the number of fixed enforcement cameras will see another 38 installed at all schools where feasible.

21 Feb 2019
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Have your Say Register to Vote

Bedford Borough Council is encouraging any local residents not already registered to vote, to register before local elections on 2 May this year.

21 Feb 2019
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