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Mayor Gets on his Bike for Safer Cycling in De Parys
Pedal power was on show in abundance in De Parys on Sunday when Mayor Dave Hodgson joined a Safer Cycling event organised by Liberal Democrat Ward Councillor David Sawyer.
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Mayor Moves to Tackle Roads Damage Caused by Big Freeze
With the prolonged cold snap having taken a heavy toll on the condition of some of Bedford Borough's roads, Mayor Dave Hodgson has moved to ensure that immediate remedial action is taken as soon as…
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'No Stone Left Unturned' as Proposed Council Budget Protects Frontline Services and Keeps Council Tax Down
'No stone has been left unturned' in the drive to find savings and keep council tax bills down, declared Dave Hodgson today, as a proposed Bedford Borough Council budget which boosts opportunities…
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Raise a Glass to Recycling as new Rural Bottle Bank is Opened by Mayor Dave Hodgson
Bedford Borough Liberal Democrats' drive to boost recycling in rural areas and support residents to recycle frequently and conveniently has continued with the provision of a new glass bank at the…
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Bedford top of the region for sports provision
Recently published figures highlighted by the Liberal Democrats show that Bedford Borough has more sports halls than any other local authority in the East of England.
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Residents Helped to Save Energy and Cut Costs thanks to Liberal Democrat 'Energy Monitor' Library Loans Initiative
Local residents are now able to borrow 'energy monitors' for free from the library to help them save energy and cut household bills, thanks to a Liberal Democrat initiative launched by Mayor Dave…
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Innovative Trial Sees Waste Chip Fat Used to Resurface Road in Bedford
Mayor Dave Hodgson and Deputy Mayor Charles Royden attended an innovative trial at Everard Road in Goldington on Tuesday, as an environmentally friendly product using waste vegetable oil was used for…
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Major Boost for Bedford Town Centre as Mayor Dave Hodgson Announces HMV Set to Stay
Mayor of Bedford Borough Dave Hodgson has announced a major boost for the town centre with the news that not only has HMV extended the lease on its temporary Silver Street store by three months to…
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Mayor Dave Hodgson Signs Agreement with Stagecoach for £67,000 Programme of Improvements at Bedford Bus Station
Mayor Dave Hodgson has signed an agreement with Stagecoach for a £67,000 programme of improvements at Bedford Bus Station, improving a key gateway to the town centre. The bus station is due to be…
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Knife injury admissions in Bedford more than double in five years
Admissions to hospital for injuries resulting from knife injuries have more than doubled over five years figures have shown.