Mayor reduces responsibilities
Conservative mayor claims that responsibilities are 'outdated' and 'dysfunctional' but simply hands them over to other members of his team!
Conservative mayor claims that responsibilities are 'outdated' and 'dysfunctional' but simply hands them over to other members of his team!
Local campaigner Hilde Hendrickx wins a resounding victory in the Riverfield by-election
Just over one week after a residents’ petition was presented to Bedford Borough Council, Bedford Borough Council and the Lawn Tennis Association are planning to scrap free, turn-up-and-play tennis courts in Bedford Park before a debate at Full Council.
Liberal Democrat Shortstown Councillor Leigh Coombs has received unanimous backing from the Council for his petition to install a safer crossing at the A421 exit slip road in Shortstown.
This week the Conservative Budget for Bedford Borough Council was voted through with the support of Labour councillors. This included the highest council tax rise since the unitary council was created at 4.99%, raiding reserves for £2.5m, and more.
Funding for GP services in BLMK has been slashed by £1.946 million in real terms since 2019, research commissioned by the Liberal Democrats has revealed.