Liberal Democrats pledge £16.6 million for education in Bedfordshire
Henry Vann is backing plans to offer every child in Bedford and Kempston a fair chance.
30 Apr 2010
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Mayor Dave Hodgson Criticises Government's 'Arbitrary and Unreasonable' Approach on Gypsy and Traveller Pitch Targets
Mayor Dave Hodgson has criticised the Government over the process which has resulted in Bedford Borough being forced to accept a requirement for Gypsy and Traveller pitches in the Borough which is two-and-a-half times the independently assessed need. Mayor Hodgson has attacked the arbitrary target, stating that it bears no relation to the needs of the Borough, its local neighbourhoods, or of Gypsies and Travellers
26 Apr 2010
Councillor says- Sign up for faster broadband in your village now!
Councillor Sarah Holland, Liberal Democrat Eastcotts Ward, is calling on all residents in Bedfordshire villages to sign up to help get faster broadband in their area. "BT are reactive, depending on how big a demand there is for a service in a particular area. The more people shout up about broadband in our villages the more chance we have of getting it." She said after a recent meeting with BT officials.
19 Apr 2010
Bus Passes Go Further In Bedford Borough
Cllr Michael Headley today reminded all those with an eligible bus pass that not only does it cover off-peak bus travel but it also covers peak travel too within Bedford Borough Council's boundaries.
19 Apr 2010
Vann challenges Labour to come clean on armed forces support
Henry Vann has challenged Labour to come clean on the lack of funding for armed forces personnel to be well protected on active duty.
16 Apr 2010
Mayor Dave Hodgson Reverses Council Plans for Greenfield Developments
Mayor Dave Hodgson has reversed Council proposals, submitted back in 2008, for housing and commercial developments on a range of green spaces across Bedford Borough. The move means that important green spaces including the Bedford Athletic Rugby Ground on Wentworth Drive, Mile Road Allotments, Berry Farm in Wootton and Jackman's Farm in Brickhill have been saved from development.
15 Apr 2010