NEWS IN BRIEF FROM CASTLE WARD
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16 Oct 2009
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16 Oct 2009
Bedford Borough Mayoral By-Election - Counting has Begun
Counting for the Bedford Borough Mayoral By-Election has begun. A result is expected during the afternoon. The latest news will be reported here and on www.daveformayor.org.uk as it happens.
16 Oct 2009
EU flood help must lead to action to deal with 'wrong kind of rain', says MEP
A warning by the Environment Agency that the 'wrong kind of rain' threatens a repeat of the 2007 floods underlines the need for co-ordinated action to improve drainage and water management, says local Euro MP Liz Lynne.
16 Oct 2009
INVESTING MORE IN ROADS AND PAVEMENTS
Resurfacing has taken place at Kinross Drive, Colgrove Way and Winton Way in North Kenton, with Warrington Road, Renwick Avenue, Charles Avenue and King George Road (all off Fawdon Park Road) to follow.
16 Oct 2009
HOSPITAL PARKING PLAN
The Council has approved a new parking plan for the St Nicholas' hospital site, which should help to absorb some of the commuter parking which has started to spread into areas such as Princes Meadow.
16 Oct 2009