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Investing in Our Schools
Figures from the last financial year show that the Council invested around £26 million towards the improvement and maintenance of Bedford Borough schools in 2012/13.
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Paying Tribute to the Armed Forces Community
It's Armed Forces Day today, a day when we say thank you to all currently serving troops and their families and to the whole Armed Forces Community. It's a day to pay tribute to the service they give…
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Saying Thanks to School Crossing Patrol Staff
It was a real pleasure last week to welcome school crossing patrol staff to the Mayor's Parlour to mark the fact that 2013 is the Diamond Jubilee of the School Crossing Patrol in Britain.
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Planning Green Light for Bedford's New Bus Station
Monday night saw a major step forward for our plans for a new bus station for Bedford, with the Council's planning committee giving them its unanimous backing.
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The Higgins Bedford Opening - Just Hours Away!
Tomorrow morning sees the much-anticipated opening of the redeveloped Higgins Bedford. It is of cour se the longset day of the year, so as you may know, we're marking the opening of this major…
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Youngsters Do Local Schools Proud Again at 2013 Schools Grand Prix
Last Sunday saw the 2013 Bedford Schools Grand Prix at the Bedford Autodrome in Thurleigh. This is a fantastic event which has taken place in recent years with the support of Jonathan Palmer, Chief…
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Fine for Man Caught Fly-Tipping
A man caught fly-tipping in Bedford Borough has been ordered to pay more than £3,000 at Bedford Magistrates Court.
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'Day of Action' for Shortstown and New Cardington Development
Residents of Shortstown and the New Cardington development have been invited to take part in a special, multi-agency "Day of Action", focused on community safety in their local area, on Saturday 22nd…
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Update about the Western Bypass
Please click here for the latest update from Mayor Dave Hodgson about the Western Bypass.
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£4.5 Million Bypass Cash - More Progress as We Move to End 30-Year Wait
The end of our thirty-year wait for a completed western bypass has moved closer once more with our success in securing another £4.5 million from the Government for construction of the road.
