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Celebrating diversity
On Wednesday, the Council unanimously voted to support Councillor Patrick Solomon's motion marking the Windrush generation's contribution to British Society.
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Council Budget Passed With Cross Party Support
At a Full Council meeting this week the 2020/21 Budget proposed by Mayor Dave Hodgson's Executive was approved with cross party support, with no votes against. The balanced budget maintains the…
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New Exhibition at The Higgins Bedford - Edward Bawden: Architectural Elements
Edward Bawden: Architectural Elements, a new exhibition showcasing Edward Bawden's passion for architecture opens at The Higgins Bedford on Saturday 8th February 2020.
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Unanimous Backing for Windrush Solidarity and Support Motion
There was unanimous support at last night's Full Council meeting for Cllr Patrick Solomon's motion for Bedford Borough Council to pledge their solidarity and support for local residents of the…
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Priority projects outlined
Mayor Dave Hodgson has, ahead of tonight's Council Meeting that will consider the Council's Budget, outlined details of the four priority projects that will each receive £441,000 to be spent by the…
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Lib Dems Pledge Solidarity for Local Windrush Residents
Bedford Borough Liberal Democrats are calling on all councillors to pledge their solidarity and support for local residents of the Windrush generation and their families, following their treatment by…
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Good news from January
Bedford Independent has published my monthly column, where I highlight some of the good news from the last few weeks. This includes the recent East West Rail route announcement, the official opening…
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A Romanian Pilgrim’s Progress Cantata
On Saturday 14th March, A Romanian Pilgrim's Progress Cantata, will take palce at the Bunyan Meeting at 7pm.
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LGBT+ History Month
Today marks the start of LGBT+ History Month and we are proudly flying the Rainbow Flag at Borough Hall today.
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Rough Sleeping Numbers Down in Bedford Borough Again
Liberal Democrat Cllr Tim Caswell has thanked the Council and all partner agencies for their work in contributing to a 41% reduction in the number of rough sleepers in Bedford Borough.
