Councillors were left astonished by the cost of the Conservatives planned £53 million of borrowing at a meeting. The Finance Portfolio Holder indicated that it would cost the Council around £5 million every year to pay for interest payments.
Councillor Michael Headley said “It is very disappointing the Conservative administration is not on top of this issue. During the cost of living crisis these grants have given important help for many local residents."
Bedford Borough Council’s Finance Portfolio Holder was forced to admit an almost £5 million error in what he said at two recent Council meetings.
The Council has announced £9 million to be allocated to the Capital Programme to provide the initial start-up funding for new GP premises.
New data from the House of Commons Library has revealed that the Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes (BLMK) area has the 10th worst figures for patients per GP in England.
Bedford Borough Liberal Democrats oppose the closure of Bedford Station ticket office and have submitted their response in opposition to the proposal.
