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Town Centre Footfall Figures on the Rise as Bedford Bucks the Trend
Bedford town centre once again bucked the national trend with 2015 seeing a 2 percent increase in town centre footfall.
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Town Centre Footfall Figures on the Rise as Bedford Bucks the Trend
Bedford town centre once again bucked the national trend in 2015, with figures revealing a 2 percent increase in footfall while national footfall numbers for town centres declined.
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Mayor Slams Government's 'Appalling' Magistrates' Court Closure Decision
Mayor Dave Hodgson has slammed the government's decision to close Bedford Magistrates' Court, saying it will have damaging, long term effects on access to justice for local residents.
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Mayor Dave Joins Bromham Lower School Pupils and Staff to Talk Two Tier to TV
Mayor Dave Hodgson visited Bromham Lower School yesterday morning, where he met pupils and staff and talked to them about the move to a two-tier schools system. For Bomham Lower, this will mean…
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Enjoy a Classic Comedy and Help Raise Money for The Mayor's Charity - This Friday!
The Bedford Mayor's Charity will benefit from a special screening of Blazing Saddles this Friday, 5th February 2016 thanks to the support of Bedford Film Festival and The Place Theatre.
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New Future for Former School Site
An empty building and former school fields could be transformed under plans which would see the creation of a new public open space alongside homes and care facilities for the elderly.
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Go-Ahead for Schools Two-Tier Move
Bedford Borough's schools will move to a two-tier system, after a unanimous vote of the Council's Executive. The decision follows extensive work alongside schools and a public consultation…
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Good News on the Future of Former School Site
An empty building and former school fields could be transformed under plans which would see the creation of a new public open space alongside homes and care facilities for the elderly.
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Unanimous Vote Decides on Two-Tier System for Bedford Borough Schools
The Executive Committee of Bedford Borough Council has decided unanimously that schools across the Borough will now move to a two-tier system. The decision follows extensive work alongside schools…
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We Want Your Views on Bedford Borough Libraries
Bedford Borough Council is asking for local views on its libraries to help shape the future of the service.