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Climate Emergency – We need actions not words
Mayor Dave has written about the Climate Emergency for the Times and Citizen. You can read the full text of the column below:
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COP26 - Day 11: Building a greener urban world
On Cities, Regions and Built Environment Day at COP26, global leaders came together to discuss how cities and urban areas can be transformed by green technology to become centres for climate action.…
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Armistice Day Service
Today we remember those who have given their lives or have been injured whilst serving in the armed forces.
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Railway and RAF colleagues gather in Bedford to honour military veterans
Thameslink has joined forces with The Veterans Charity on the nationwide 'Routes of Remembrance' campaign, which sees poppy wreaths touring the country's railway network to honour the fallen.
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COP26 - Day 10: Sustainable transport is key to delivering 1.5C
A number of governments have today made significant commitments to improve the sustainability of global transport networks. Carbon emissions from transport alone currently make up 16% of all global…
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Mayor Dave Hodgson visits Bedford Foodbank
Mayor Dave Hodgson recently visited Bedford Foodbank to discuss their work.
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COP26 - Day 9: A just transition means gender equality
There has been new momentum from around the world to put gender at the forefront of climate action on Gender Day, as countries and non state actors set out gender and climate commitments. Women and…
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Clapham roundabouts roadworks
Mayor Dave Hodgson and Councillor Charles Royden recently visited the roadworks at the Clapham roundabouts to see the progress being made by the contractor Henderson and Taylor.
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COP26 - Day 8: Key funding for adaptation policy
On Adaption, Loss and Damage Day at COP26, global leaders committed significant investment towards adaption for those areas that are already being impacted by climate change.
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Number of long-term empty homes down 35%
Commenting on the Empty Homes Update to the Housing Committee that shows the number of homes empty for over five years has decreased by 35% since 2014, Liberal Democrat Housing Spokesperson…
