Council Comes Together in Face of Hospital Downgrade Threat
Councillors of all parties and independents joined Mayor Dave Hodgson in demanding the protection of key services at Bedford...
2 Mar 2017
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Mayor Pays Tribute to Council Staff Following Storm Doris
Speaking on Friday in the wake of Storm Doris last week, Mayor Dave Hodgson praised staff from across the council who were joined by specialist contractors and of course many residents in tackling the difficulties caused by the storm.
28 Feb 2017
Council invests £ 894k in new music education hub at Castle Newnham
Following a two-tier conversion from Middle to Secondary, building works at Castle Newnham School, in Polhill Avenue, have started on a brand new Music Hub.
26 Feb 2017
Savings Programme to Help Council Tackle Funding Crisis
Bedford Borough Council is set to decide on a new £multi-million savings programme which will make services more accessible and provide over £10million of savings to help fill the shortfall caused by cuts in government funding.
21 Feb 2017
Emphatic Cross-Party Vote Approves Budget Which Puts the Vulnerable First in Tough Times
The Budget proposed by Mayor Dave Hodgson and his Cabinet was passed with overwhelming cross-party support, with 39 votes for and just 1 against.
15 Feb 2017
Mayor Dave Slams Government Over Leaks Suggesting Secret Sweetheart Deal for Surrey
Mayor Dave Hodgson has slammed the Government after leaks released this week suggested that special government support has been...
11 Feb 2017