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Last chance to register to vote and reminder about photo ID
On Thursday 4 May this year, local elections are taking place in Bedford Borough.
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Health crisis: Mayor Dave continues fight for better GP services
Mayor Dave Hodgson is leading Bedford Borough Liberal Democrats' calls for better health facilities for residents. Mayor Dave is calling for a fair deal for Bedford Borough after figures reveal…
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Police failed to attend over 60% of burglaries last year
Almost 1,000 burglaries went unattended in Bedfordshire last year, stark figures uncovered by the Liberal Democrats, in a Freedom of Information request to Bedfordshire Police, have shown. Of the…
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Liberal Democrats make Kingsbrook cleaner, greener and safer
The Kingsbrook Liberal Democrat FOCUS Team has taken action to make Kingsbrook a cleaner, greener and safer ward for residents. Since being elected, Councillor Dean Crofts and the late Councillor…
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£2 Bus fare scheme extended to June 2023
The £2 Bus fare scheme has been extended to June 2023. The scheme sees all adult single fares capped at £2 and all return fares capped at £4 on bus services operated by participating operators.
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Climate Change at the heart of Bedford Borough Local Plan 2040
Full Council agreed to submit Bedford Borough's Local Plan 2040 earlier this year and it sets out a number of new planning policies that will minimise carbon emissions from new developments. The…
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Local Organisations Celebrate ESOL Achievements
In March 2023, Bedford Borough Council held a celebration event at Borough Hall to recognise the achievements of learners who have been through the English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)…
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Over 8,000 new jobs created and protected since Mayor Dave was elected
Since Mayor Dave Hodgson was elected in 2009, he has helped to attract hundreds of companies to the Borough, as well as helping local business to thrive. It is estimated that this has helped to…
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New sports courses for adults over 35 years old in Bedford Borough
Bedford Borough Council's Sports Development Unit is launching new eight-week sports courses for adults over 35 years old. Courses can be booked from 30 March and will begin from the week of 15 May…
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Bedford Borough Council warns against using rogue waste carriers
Bedford Borough Council often sees an increase in fly-tipping during spring. Much of this is from rogue waste carriers illegally dumping waste they've collected. These people avoid paying disposal…
