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Investment Zones

As you may have seen Bedford Borough has been announced as one of 38 potential Investment Zones in the Government's Growth Plan today.

23 Sep 2022
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Bedford Foodbank

Mayor Dave Hodgson visited Bedford Foodbank earlier today. They are doing a great job and are now feeding 1,500 people a month and that's growing every month.

22 Sep 2022
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Conservatives’ energy plan gives wealthiest twice as much cost of living support

The wealthiest households in Bedford Borough are likely to receive twice as much support with their energy bills than poorer households next year, a think tank has claimed. The Resolution Foundation said if the Conservative government's energy plan goes ahead, richer homes will get support worth £4,700 and more vulnerable households will only receive £2,200. Bedford Liberal Democrats are calling for more targeted support for residents who need it most and for the energy companies to foot the bill through a windfall tax rather than burdening working people with huge debt for years to come.

22 Sep 2022
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