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Mayor Dave Hodgson 'inspecting the standards' at the Armed Forces Day Flag Raising Ceremony at Borough Hall

Making a Commitment to Our Armed Forces Community

Armed Forces Day took place at the weekend, and it was marked in usual fitting style here in Bedford with a parade through town on Sunday, and then on Monday morning at Borough Hall with a Flag Raising ceremony. The Standard Bearers did a fine job as always, and it was once again an honour for me to 'inspect the standards,' which you can see pictured here. Following the flag raising, a ceremony was held for the signing of the Bedford Borough Armed Forces Community Covenant.

4 Jul 2012

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Approval for Scheme to Introduce Common Sense Planning for Road Works!

There is surely nothing more exasperating for a motorist, cyclist, pedestrian or any road user than facing the disruption of a road being dug up just a short while after the last time it was closed or restricted for road works. This has been allowed to happen because utility companies and other private contractors have not had to ask permission to access public roads and pavements. This week, however, the government has announced that it has approved our plans for a permit scheme which will see utility companies have to apply for permission to carry out works on roads in Bedford Borough.

30 Jun 2012

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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

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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

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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

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The Maldives Olympic Team are presented to the crowd at Bedford International Athletics Stadium after arriving in Bedford for their pre-games training camp

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

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