The latest 'Pints in the Parishes' event is taking place tonight, at The Five Bells in Cople from around 7.30pm. If you're in the area, why not come along and let me know of any local issues of interest or concern, whether it be in relation to Council services or anything else at all you would like to talk about. Here's a link to The Five Bells website: www.fivebellscople.com.
The fact that petrol and diesel prices have soared to record levels across the country has received a lot of media attention lately. You might think that as average prices increase generally, it would provide an opportunity for the local fuel retailers to allow local prices charged at the pump here to find a level generally comparable to those charged elsewhere. You would sadly be wrong, however, as the facts show that the rank unfairness suffered by motorists and businesses in Bedford is continuing, and the gap of around 5 pence between the cheapest prices here for petrol and diesel and those charged in nearby towns is being maintained. This is utterly indefensible. The rising prices make the need for fuel fairness in Bedford Borough even more urgent, as household budgets are strained further and businesses are left at a growing disadvantage.
The route to be taken by the Olympic Torch Relay when it comes to Bedford Borough on July 8th was announced this week, giving local residents the chance to start planning where they will experience the torch relay and cheer on the torchbaearers.
Commenting on Labour's Real Job Guarantee, Liberal Democrat MP Jo Swinson said:
Springfield Lower School have been awarded the Primary Languages Classroom Award for Italian, coming 1st against 150 other schools from across the country.
The crucial final section of the Bedford Western Bypass received planning permission just a few weeks ago, signalling another major milestone in this much-anticipated project. There are still obstacles to overcome surrounding land-ownership along the long-established route, but we are making progress all the time, with preparatory work actually taking place on site.