Council Budget Passed With Unanimous, All-Party Support
Mayor Dave Hodgson's Cabinet's budget has been approved with unanimous support from all councillors, of all parties plus independents.
13 Feb 2018
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Mayor Dave: Incinerator Approval 'Rides Roughshod' Over Local Communities
Mayor Dave Hodgson has slammed the Environment Agency's decision to award a permit for the giant Covanta waste incinerator, describing it as 'riding roughshod' over local communities.
31 Jan 2018
Putnoe Walk In Centre Latest: Six-Month Stay of Execution Announced by NHS Commissioners
Bedfordshire NHS Clinical Commissioning today announced a six month reprieve for the Putnoe Walk In Centre, announcing an extension to its contract from 31st March to 30th September, 'while a new Urgent Treatment Centre is set up in Bedford.'
24 Jan 2018
Mayor Dave: Walk-In Centre Closure is 'Unacceptable', and Situation 'Beggars Belief'
Following the publication of an update report by Bedfordshire CCG prior to its Governing Body meeting on Thursday 25th January, Mayor Dave Hodgson has slammed the closure of Putnoe Walk-In Centre as 'unacceptable', addiing that the uncertainty over ongoing walk-in care in Bedford 'beggars belief'.
23 Jan 2018
Sign Up and Support the Future of Bedford Hospital!
Mayor Dave Hodgson has issued a rallying cry for people to sign up as hospital foundation trust members and ensure a strong local voice for Bedford Hospital.
20 Jan 2018
Protecting the Vulnerable and Investing in Your Future!
Protecting the Vulnerable - Investing in Your Future!
18 Jan 2018