Local Lib Dem Cllr Tim Hill has called for faster action from Anglian Water, after winning their agreement to carry out vital repairs to prevent flooding at Broadmead Lower School and Park Crescent in Stewartby.
My latest monthly column for the Times and Citizen looked at the forthcoming opening in June of the redeveloped Higgins Bedford art gallery and museum. The opening of the major cultural attraction is an exciting development, and is just one of many coming up which are crucial for our town centre if it is to thrive in the future amidst of a series of extremely tough challenges for town centres right across the country. In case you missed it in the paper, here's a copy of the full article:
Bedford Borough Council is pleased to announce the launch of the Community Toilet Scheme in Bedford town centre.
O&H Properties have applied to build 6 houses on land behind Stewartby United Church in Park Crescent, but this application was refused by the Borough Council's Planning Committee.
Ofsted have recognised Stephenson Lower School as a 'good' school with outstanding Leadership and Management. Every category assessed was marked as either good or outstanding.
There will be a change to Mayor Dave Hodgson's Cabinet in the new Council year 2013/14, with Cllr David Sawyer stepping down due to additional work commitments, to be replaced as Education Portfolio Holder by fellow Liberal Democrat Councillor Henry Vann. Labour Councillor Sue Oliver, Portfolio Holder for Children's Social Care, will take on the role of Lead Member for Children's Services, which is currently held by Cllr Sawyer. The changes will take effect from May 1st, in time for the new Municipal Year.
