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Council takes action on financial challenges whilst protecting services

At a meeting of the Executive, Finance Portfolio Holder Councillor Michael Headley outlined the strategies put in place to deal with the financial challenges the Council faces caused by years of Conservative government cuts and huge inflationary pressure. The measures have offset the additional forecast costs from children's social care placements and temporary accommodation, whilst protecting vital frontline services as the Council has done every year since 2009.

9 Mar 2023

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Rough sleeping remains low in Bedford Borough

New figures have revealed the number of people sleeping rough is rising substantially in surrounding areas but in Bedford Borough the figure has remained at two since 2021 - one of the lowest numbers in the region. Central Bedfordshire, Luton, Milton Keynes, North Northamptonshire and West Northamptonshire all recorded rises in rough sleeping numbers. Bedford Borough Council has been praised for its Homelessness Strategy that has just been extended for another year.

11 Mar 2023

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Conservatives “asleep at the wheel” as just 4% of burglaries in Bedfordshire result in a charge

Bedford Borough Liberal Democrats have slammed the Conservatives for being "asleep at the wheel" on tackling community crime after damning new revelations show that almost all burglaries in Bedfordshire go unpunished.

13 Mar 2023

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East West Rail reconfirmed in the Budget

The Chancellor has again reconfirmed the government's plans for the East West Railway. What is unacceptable is that he has revealed that there will be no news for residents for around another two months.

16 Mar 2023

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Reducing pollution from wood burners and open fires in Bedford Borough homes

Open fires and wood-burning or multi-fuel stoves have risen in popularity over recent years. There are many benefits for users but burning at home contributes to a type of pollutant called fine particulate matter. This is present in smoke and the tiny particles can harm the health of people that breath it in.

18 Mar 2023

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Mayor Dave’s Climate Change Fund provides £400k for sustainable solutions

Last night, Bedford Borough Council's Climate Change Committee praised the Mayor's Climate Change Fund for providing almost £400,000 in funding for community buildings and vulnerable residents. This has amounted in almost 60 tonnes of CO2 saved per year from this fund alone. This forms part of Mayor Dave Hodgson's commitment to achieving a net zero carbon council by 2030.

21 Mar 2023

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Council takes action on financial challenges whilst protecting services

Rough sleeping remains low in Bedford Borough

Conservatives “asleep at the wheel” as just 4% of burglaries in Bedfordshire result in a charge

East West Rail reconfirmed in the Budget

Reducing pollution from wood burners and open fires in Bedford Borough homes

Mayor Dave’s Climate Change Fund provides £400k for sustainable solutions

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