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
Children's commissioner says review support given to disabled children
Ministers are being urged to review care provided for children with disabilities following research into the adequacy of support for families. Children's commissioner for England Maggie Atkinson called the findings "heart-rending" and "disturbing". The report suggested some families were unable to afford basic necessities for "a dignified life". The Department for Work and Pensions said the report contained "a small sample, presenting a partial picture".
13 Oct 2013
Essex County Council consults on major cuts to youth services
Essex County Council is running a public consultation on major cuts to youth services. They recently cut the budget from £12 million to £5 million and now they are considering cutting it to just £2 million by 2016.
13 Oct 2013
Roll Up for Jobs Market!
Just over a year from its opening, the award-winning Jobs Hub is bringing more fantastic career opportunities to the Borough. On October 14th the Jobs Hub will be hosting their first ever 'Jobs Market' at The Corn Exchange, Bedford. From 10am-3pm the Jobs market will offer residents career advice and guidance, job opportunities and help those wishing to start up new businesses.
13 Oct 2013
Nick Clegg's Statement on Hate Crime Awareness Week
This week, 12-19th October 2013, is Hate Crime Awareness Week. The event raises awareness of hate crime including homophobic, biphobic and transphobic hate crime. The Deputy Prime Minister, Nick Clegg, said:
13 Oct 2013
Mayor's Free Parking Deal: Mayor Confirms Start Date and Further Parking Initiatives
Mayor's Free Parking Deal to commence on November 23rd, in time for the main Christmas shopping period Lurke Street Car Park to remain open until 12.30am on Fridays and Saturdays, from November 22nd Queen Street multi-storey car park to open twenty four hours, seven days a week from Friday 22nd November. On the day that he signed the formal decision to introduce two hours' free Saturday parking in Bedford Town Centre, Lib Dem Mayor Dave Hodgson announced the planned start date for the Mayor's Free Parking Deal along with additional measures to support Bedford's night time economy.
12 Oct 2013
Free Parking Deal Start Date and Late Night Opening Details
I am pleased to be able to confirm the start date of the Free Parking Deal, and to confirm new late car park openings we are bringing in to support the night-time economy in Bedford Town Centre. The Free Parking Deal will start on November 23rd, after legally-required consultation on the changes to arrangements. So, it will be in place in time for the all-important Christmas shopping period for our town centre traders.
11 Oct 2013