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
GREAT SUMMER IN BEDFORD BOROUGH – CELEBRATING THE DIAMOND JUBILEE
The Great Summer in Bedford Borough continues from the 2nd to the 5th June with local celebrations to commemorate the Queen's Diamond Jubilee.
21 May 2012
Farron calls for action after research shows young rural driver drivers most at risk
Cumbrian MP Tim Farron has called for targeted action to help young drivers in the countryside, after new research shows rural drivers are more likely to be killed or injured than urban drivers.
21 May 2012
Product Recall due to potential Fire Risk
Kent Trading Standards are alerting members of the public to a product recall issued by B&Q relating to Verve 42cm & Verve 52cm Heated propagators.
21 May 2012
Broadwater Lake
This is a listed feature in the east of the ward stretching from Greenlands Road to Cowey Sale. It was developed as the...
19 May 2012
Innovation and Commitment Helping the Fight Back Against Challenges Facing Britain's High Streets
Town Centres across the country are having to battle against a range of prevailing factors such as the economic situation and the rise of out-of-town and internet shopping. Here in Bedford we obviously face these issues just as all other towns do, and there are real challenges for our town centre. However, Bedford Town Centre is showing some real resilience and, while we must all recognise that there is lots to do to support and improve Bedford town centre, we have a number of reasons to be positive about its prospects for the future, as I wrote in my monthly article in the Times and Citizen this week. If you haven't seen it, I have reproduced it below:
19 May 2012
Pioneering Jobs Hub to Open in Bedford Town Centre - Work is Underway
The opening of a new 'jobs hub' in Bedford Town Centre is now not far away, with refurbishment work now underway on the premises in Greyfriars. This is pioneering new scheme, which we have pursued through the 'Bedford Borough Partnership Board' (the partnership of local public sector bodies, which I co-chair), will offer a unique approach to supporting people into work, training and business. The Hub is also being supported by Job Centre Plus, and will offer real support to people in an informal environment.
18 May 2012
