Dave Hodgson: Why I am standing for Mayor
Dave talks about his background and why he is running for Mayor of Bedford.
Dave talks about his background and why he is running for Mayor of Bedford.
Earlier today Mayor Dave Hodgson visited The Pheasant along with Brickhill Liberal Democrat Councillors Wendy Rider and Charles Royden and met Karen and the team.
Remembrance events and activities are already underway across Bedford Borough, and on Sunday Mayor Dave Hodgson attended the Scots Society's Remembrance Service at Foster Hill Road. The service was a remembrance for all service personnel who have lost their lives in the armed forces, and it commemorates the large number of members of the Highland regiments who were stationed in Bedford prior to heading to the Front in the First World War, and who sadly lost their lives in large numbers due to infection and illness.
Recent conservation as part of the work on upcoming exhibition, Going to Town - 200 Years of Bedford's Art, has revealed the discovery of a hidden painting in the collections at The Higgins Bedford.
Bedford Borough Council's Community Toilet Scheme is going from strength to strength and has added two major new premises and helped an existing premise upgrade their facilities.
Just over a year from its opening, the award-winning Jobs Hub is bringing more fantastic career opportunities to the Borough. On October 14th the Jobs Hub will be hosting their first ever 'Jobs Market' at The Corn Exchange, Bedford. From 10am-3pm the Jobs market will offer residents career advice and guidance, job opportunities and help those wishing to start up new businesses.