Polls Have Closed
Polls have now closed in today's local elections for Mayor of Bedford Borough, Borough Councillors and Parish Councillors.
2 May 2019
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Mayor Dave Wins Re-election as Lib Dems Become Largest Council Group
Mayor Dave Hodgson has been re-elected as Mayor of Bedford Borough, for a further four year term. His victory with an increased percentage of the vote was also reflected in an excellent result for The Liberal Democrats, who won seats from Labour and the Conservatives and, with 6 gains, are now the largest party on the council.
4 May 2019
Mayor Dave Announces New Climate Change Cabinet Committee
Mayor Dave Hodgson has announced the creation of the Bedford Borough Council Climate Change Committee, which will work on a cross-party basis to maintain and accelerate the Council's remarkable progress in tackling climate change.
8 May 2019
Mayor Dave - Love Your Local Markets in Bedford This Weekend
It's Love Your Local Market weekend in Bedford town centre this weekend, on Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th May, and Mayor Dave Hodgson is encouraging everyone to go along and support their markets this weekend and throughout the year.
9 May 2019
Public Consultation Event on Aspects Leisure Park Redevelopment Plans
A public consultation event is taking place at Aspects Leisure Park on Tuesday May 14th on the plans for major redevelopment and upgrade of the complex. The event is taking place in the building adjacent to Pizza Hut, from 2pm to 8pm. You can see a copy of the flier on the Newnham Liberal Democrats Facebook page.
10 May 2019
Mayor Dave – Hitting the Ground Running
In his latest regular email, Mayor Dave Hodgson has once again thanked all those who supported him in the recent mayoral election, and given an update on the first week of the new term, including talks with representatives of all Council groups to "establish and consolidate good working relationships."
13 May 2019