The Chancellor has again reconfirmed the government's plans for the East West Railway. What is unacceptable is that he has revealed that there will be no news for residents for around another two months.
Mayor of Bedford Borough, Dave Hodgson has paid tribute to volunteers who have been working with the council to improve footpaths and the rights of way network across Bedford Borough. The works have seen improved bridges, stiles, steps, handrails, and byways. Over the past several months, the Council has been working tirelessly to refurbish and replace 20 of the most important bridges, install new gates to replace old stiles, and clear the byways of any debris or obstructions.
Bedford Borough residents have until midnight on Monday 17 April to register to vote in the Mayoral and local elections in May.
The Commonwealth Flag is flying at Borough Hall today to mark Commonwealth Day.
Bedford Borough Liberal Democrats have slammed the Conservatives for being "asleep at the wheel" on tackling community crime after damning new revelations show that almost all burglaries in Bedfordshire go unpunished.
A man who dumped packaging from a television in Rutland Road, Bedford this month has paid a Fixed Penalty Notice for fly-tipping. The Fixed Penalty Notice for fly-tipping is £400 which can be reduced to £300 with an early payment discount.