Mayor Dave Hodgson welcomed leader of the Liberal Democrats Rt Hon Sir Vince Cable to Bedford Borough yesterday, with the former Business Secretary hailing Bedford Borough's remarkable record on investment and jobs growth under Mayor Dave.
Bedford Borough Council's 'Over 70s' programme has returned this New Year.
More bad news from Northamptonshire. Corby Council have call for a delay to the proposed Unitary Council to give more time to reorganise public services.
Responding to calls from housing charity Shelter for more social housing, Bedford Borough Liberal Democrat Spokesperson for Housing Dean Crofts said "Conservative Ministers have neglected social housing for far too long. The housing crisis is leaving people unable to afford a home of their own or, even worse, without a roof over their head. Councils building social homes for rent is not only the quickest and most cost-effective way to produce the maximum amount of homes, but it is so important due to the secure tenancy they offer vulnerable tenants."
Heather Smith, the former Conservative Leader of Northamptonshire County Council last week quit as a Councillor.
It wasn't a very Happy New Year for Bedford's rail users this week, with fares over 3% higher as of Wednesday.