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Mayor Dave Hodgson Challenges Police Chiefs Over Merger Plans

Mayor Dave Hodgson has warned Chief Constable Gillian Parker and Police Authority Chair Peter Conniff that concerns of Bedford Borough residents must not be swept aside in a headlong rush to merge the Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire Police Forces. The Police Chiefs delivered a briefing to the Mayor and to Bedford Borough Councillors about future plans last week and made clear their belief that the forces should be merged. Mayor Dave Hodgson, however, challenged the plans and said that residents would lose out if the tough decisions that need to be taken over local policing in their community are made more remotely.

22 Jun 2010

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Dave Hodgson with Bodyflight Instructors Chris Durrant and Dave Danskin after doing 'The Swoop'

The Swoop - An Invigorating Start to the Day!

As someone who doesn't even particularly relish the prospect of riding on rollercoasters, I surprised myself by agreeing to try out 'The Swoop' at Bodyflight in Clapham when I visited on Friday morning. The Swoop may sound like a harmless enough name for an attraction, but it involves a jumping off a building 110 feet up and travelling at over 35 miles per hour along a 200 feet zip wire to the ground (http://www.bodyflight.co.uk/facilities/swoop.html) . It certainly beats a cup of coffee as a morning 'pick-me-up!'

16 Jun 2010

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Mayor Dave Hodgson conducts the 'Pints in the Parishes' draw

Full 'Pints in the Parishes' Schedule

Having received an excellent response from Parish Councils after inviting them to nominate a local pub as a venue for one of the monthly 'Pints in the Parishes' events, I had to conduct a draw to identify at random the pubs I will be visiting. The first event at the Swan in Elstow was an extremely useful way of finding out the concerns and ideas of residents in an informal setting, and I am looking forward to the rest of the schedule, which is now confirmed.

13 Jun 2010

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Dave Hodgson and Charles Royden at Chip Fat Road Resurfacing Trial

Roads Funding £3 million Greater with the Lib Dems as Tories Display 'Astonishing Hypocrisy'

In a display of 'astonishing hypocrisy,' the Conservatives have criticised the Liberal Democrats on the issue of roads funding in spite of the fact that thanks to the Lib Dems an additional £3 million has been invested in road repairs and resurfacing since the demise of the Conservative County Council in April 2009.

13 Jun 2010

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Get Down to the Athletics Stadium Tomorrow and 'Run with the Stars!'

A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity presents itself tomorrow, as the world class Kenyan athletes who have been here in Bedford this week taking part in a range of community activities give local residents the chance to 'Run With the Stars.'

11 Jun 2010

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CAMPING SUPPLIES WELCOMED ON ILLEGAL CAMPSITE

Cllr Phil Merryman, Liberal Democrat Goldington Ward, has this week welcomed caravans and other equipment onto a previous illegal Gypsy and Traveller site. The old MFI site in Norse Road has been plagued by illegal encampments. Cllr Merryman said, "I am really pleased to see these caravans on this site as it means the new occupier, Go Outdoors, is now preparing to move in. Whilst the site may look like it is been occupied by Travellers again this is not the case and we wanted to assure local residents this is a welcome development for this site."

11 Jun 2010

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Mayor Dave Hodgson Challenges Police Chiefs Over Merger Plans

The Swoop - An Invigorating Start to the Day!

Full 'Pints in the Parishes' Schedule

Roads Funding £3 million Greater with the Lib Dems as Tories Display 'Astonishing Hypocrisy'

Get Down to the Athletics Stadium Tomorrow and 'Run with the Stars!'

CAMPING SUPPLIES WELCOMED ON ILLEGAL CAMPSITE

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