Breaking Britain returns, this time it’s the schools
Why is so much of Britain’s infrastructure literally falling apart?
13 Sep 2023
News
Press release on the Autumn Statement.
Lib Dems condemn “chaotic and incompetent” budget
17 Nov 2022
Sewage in our Rivers
The sheer quantity of raw sewage being dumped into Britain’s rivers and coastal areas is a scandal and a disgrace.
14 Sep 2022
Parking restrictions: A councillor's frustration
Following on from an article where a resident said " councillors were doing nothing", Cllr James Sapwell responded to explain exactly what steps had been taken:
24 Aug 2013
The Loss of Vital Children’s Hospital Services - Join the March in Protest Tomorrow
As time ticks on, more and more local children and families are facing the huge difficulties and extra strain of the loss of vital local children's hospital services, and yet we have heard nothing of any plans to restore services to Bedford. We know only that the Bedfordshire Clinical Commissioning Group is planning to consult on unnecessary, permanent cuts to services. That's why tomorrow's (Saturday) march in support of children's A&E services and of Riverbank Children's Ward is so timely, as there is clearly a need to get the message across to the decision-makers in the NHS that our community expects nothing less than a united effort to bring these vital services back as soon as possible.
23 Aug 2013
Changes to bus routes from September
Transdev have announced changes to bus routes from 1 September.
23 Aug 2013
Road Closure in Blackburn - Barbara Castle Way
Following a serious road traffic collision, Barbara Castle Way is closed at the junction of Preston New Road. Due to the severity of the collision, the road is likely to remain closed for some time whilst accident investigation works take place.
23 Aug 2013
Welcoming Another Major New Retailer to Bedford - Morrisons Opens its Doors
Mayor Dave Hodgson with Ben Daley, manager of the new Bedford Morrisons store ...
23 Aug 2013
Chelmsford Council will recycle your electrical equipment
Chelmsford City Council will shortly start collecting small WEEE (Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment) with your green box. The new service starts on 24 September and the Council asks residents to place their small WEEE appliances in a plastic carrier bag inside their green box by 7am on collection day.
23 Aug 2013