Works Restarting on Britannia Road
Works will restart on Britannia Road next week, as part of the Transporting Bedford project.
9 May 2020
National News
Hopes for the post pandemic future
Closer Communities Social distancing has brought our communities closer. There have been so many heart-warming stories of people helping each other. From rainbows and bears in windows, scarecrows in gardens to a passing smile in the street.
RS
9 May 2020
Govt must publish evidence used for PM's announcement on Sunday
Following Thursday's press conference and having spoken earlier today to the Prime Minister in his call with Opposition Party Leaders, Acting Leader of the Liberal Democrats Ed Davey said:
LD
9 May 2020
Mayor Dave calls for more support for local businesses and self-employed
Bedford Borough Mayor Dave Hodgson has today called on the Government to provide more support for local businesses and the self-employed.
9 May 2020
Leader's tribute to resilient council staff
The leader of Eden District Council, Liberal Democrat councillor Virginia Taylor, has paid tribute to the authority's staff for their dedication and resilience in keeping services running during the pandemic.
8 May 2020
The End of Local Government?
Many county and district councils will be effectively bankrupted by the Covid-19 pandemic. That means central government will have to choose how much local government it wishes to maintain and pay for. It may choose to move services outside of the democratic sector, with the council tax being expanded to pay for them, and to run them without what it sees as the unnecessary burden of council bureaucracy.
HS
8 May 2020