The Harpur Shopping Centre in Bedford town centre celebrated its official opening on Saturday, and Mayor Dave Hodgson was invited along to congratulate the centre and its traders on the works and conduct the official opening.
Responding to the reports from the LGA that council tax rises in 2019/20 will not bring in enough money to prevent the need for further cutbacks to adult social care, Liberal Democrat Health Spokesperson Judith Jolly said "The current way the Tories are running the care system is unsustainable. As it becomes more and more difficult for people in the UK to get the help they need, it becomes clear something needs to change, and it needs to happen now."
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.