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World Book Day 2019
Today is #WorldBookDay. The perfect excuse to dust off an old favourite or even pick up something new.
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Council Declares Climate Emergency and Targets Carbon Neutrality
Bedford Borough Council's Executive last night voted unanimously to join the declaration of a 'Climate Emergency' and to begin work to make Bedford Borough Council carbon neutral by 2030.
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Government must be more ambitious to end period poverty
Responding to the news that sanitary products will be available for free in hospitals, Liberal Democrat Education Spokesperson Layla Moran said "This is welcome news for girls and women across…
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Tiny Stronger Towns Fund Dwarfed by Government Cuts to Funding for Services, Says Mayor Dave
Commenting on the news that the East of England will be allocated £25 million over seven years from the Stronger Towns Fund launched by the government today, Mayor Dave Hodgson has said that any…
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Network Rail’s Bromham Road Bridge Works to Begin on Monday March 4th
Network Rail's major works on Bromham Road Bridge begin tomorrow, Monday March 4th. This phase of works, which run until 18th April, involve the closure of the road westbound, out of town. Eastbound…
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Bromham Road Bridge Works start Monday
From Monday, Network Rail will be starting work on Bromham Road Bridge. This will require a partial closure of the road. Please do look at alternative routes if you normally use the Bridge and allow…
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Official Figures Confirm Stunning Bedford Borough Jobs Growth
Official figures have confirmed the dramatic jobs growth for Bedford Borough that has taken place under Mayor Dave Hodgson. Mayor Dave came to office in October 2009 pledging to make jobs a key…
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Nearly 600 deaths on our streets is a national disgrace
Figures released this week show that of the 597 homelessness deaths in 2017, Manchester (21) and Birmingham (18) were the cities worst affected, with Bristol, Lambeth and Liverpool (all 17), also…
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Mayor Dave’s Message - Support Your Local Markets!
Mayor Dave Hodgson has urged people to support their local markets, following a visit to Kempston Market earlier today.
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Bedford Borough Council to take Steps Towards Carbon Neutrality as it Joins the Declaration of a ‘Climate Emergency’
- Mayor's Executive to identify actions to achieve carbon neutrality by 2030