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Restoration revealed on Bedford High Street
The scaffolding is now mostly down on the Drapers / Salvation Army building on the High Street.
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Conservatives evict residents from emergency accommodation
Shock as Conservatives confirm they are planning to evict eight or more people from emergency accommodation for rough sleepers at the end of July.
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Shortstown Crossing
Safer route to school: Shortstown to Bedford Academy Some of our children and adults in the Shortstown area face danger every single day when walking or cycling to the Bedford Academy School and…
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GP “retirement time bomb” in Bedfordshire revealed with 27% nearing retirement
The Liberal Democrats have warned of a “GP retirement time bomb,” after new research by the party reveals more than one in four family doctors are nearing retirement age.
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Bedford Borough Council’s Parks retain Green Flag Awards for 2023/24
Keep Britain Tidy has today announced the winners of the international quality mark for parks and green spaces, the Green Flag Award.
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Care leavers granted 'protected characteristic' status by Bedford Borough Council
Bedford Borough Council took a significant step forward in its support for care-experienced young people, as confirmed by a motion that received cross-party support at Full Council on July 12, 2023.
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Conservative Mayor abolishes Rural Affairs Committee
At Full Council last week it was confirmed that the Conservative Mayor had abolished the Rural Affairs Committee. The committee provided a larger voice for rural issues and gave out grants to rural…
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Conservatives fail to act leaving £2.3 million hole in Budget
The Conservative administration has come under fire for failing to act to balance the £2.3 million Budget Outturn overspend. At Full Council they were criticised for not using the funding that was…
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Liberal Democrats fight for more GP surgeries across the Borough
At Full Council the Liberal Democrats moved a motion calling on the Conservative Council to prioritise funding for new GP surgeries.
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Bedford Borough Lib Dems celebrate campaign win, supporting local families
Bedford Borough Liberal Democrats are celebrating a big campaign win after the Conservative Council announced it was continuing with Liberal Democrats Free School Meal Holiday Shopping Vouchers…
