The Bedford Borough Armed Forces Community Covenant
Organisations across Bedford Borough are pledging to work together to look after and support our Armed Forces and their families within the community.
28 Jun 2012
News
Andrew Duff Says Patent Court Deal Best On Offer
In advance of the European Council decision tomorrow on the patent court system for common EU patents, Andrew Duff, Liberal Democrat MEP for the East of England, is calling for an immediate end to the dispute over where the court should be located.
28 Jun 2012
COUNCILS SIGN UP TO CUT ENERGY COSTS & PROTECT HOMES, SCHOOLS, PARKS & ROADS
Public money spent on energy could be reduced as part of a scheme launched today to cut emissions and better protect homes, schools, parks and roads from the effects of climate change.
28 Jun 2012
The Maldives Olympic Team get down to Pre-Games Training Here in Bedford Borough
Here in Bedford Borough we can proudly boast that we are hosting more Olympic and Paralympic teams for pre-games training camps than any other town outside games venues such as London or Weymouth. The Maldives Olympic Team is already here, and I'm delighted to welcome them to Bedford. It's an honour for us to be hosting teams as they prepare for the Olympics and Paralympics, and I hope that the Maldives team enjoy their stay here, and go on to have a successful Games.
27 Jun 2012
Liberal Democrats deliver local growth while cutting emissions – Huppert
Liberal Democrat Transport Minister Norman Baker has announced a £266m investment in local green transport schemes, bringing the total invested to more than £1bn.
27 Jun 2012
Supporting Enforcement of Renhold Lorry Restrictions and Speed Limits
Yesterday morning I was out in the early morning sunshine in Renhold to support a joint enforcement operation between the Council and the police. Renhold has suffered from excessive numbers of Heavy Goods Vehicles running through the village, and we were there to monitor compliance with the 7.5 tonne weight limit and timed restrictions which are in place.
26 Jun 2012