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Keeping Weekly Bin Collections in Bedford Borough
You would expect me to say this, but I think Bedford Borough is a special place for lots of reasons. Another reason to add to that list is that we are one of what is now a minority of areas which still has a weekly collection of 'black bin' waste. Residents have told me very clearly that they value the weekly collection of the black bin very highly, especially as most areas across the country have moved to a fortnightly system. That's why I am pleased that we have now agreed a new green waste deal which sees us save £500,000 over its five year period, as part of a system which will see us retain a weekly collection of the black bin and alternating collections of the orange and green bins/bags.
20 Jan 2012
Historic powers in the Localism Act pass down to communities
A host of new powers to put communities back in charge of their own affairs has become a reality as the Coalition Government's localism agenda takes another major step forward.
20 Jan 2012
STRING OF SPEED LIMITS TO BE CUT AS MAYOR ANNOUNCES REVIEW RESULTS
Mayor of Bedford Borough, Dave Hodgson, has announced the results of his speed limit review across Bedford Borough.
20 Jan 2012
Stephen Williams: Miliband talks while Liberal Democrats deliver
Responding to Ed Miliband's comments on the Andrew Marr Show, Co-chair of the Liberal Democrat Parliamentary Party Treasury Committee, Stephen Williams said:
19 Jan 2012