Everything you need to know about Bedford’s Christmas lights switch-on
This Saturday (19 November) officially marks the start of the festive season in Bedford as the town centre lights up for Christmas. Throughout the day on Saturday…
Monthly column: Tories in danger of breaking triple-lock pension manifesto pledge
Last week in Parliament, only one Tory MP voted with Labour’s Motion to protect the Pension Triple lock. Despite it being a Tory manifesto pledge for the state pension rate…
Council staff urged to leave their cars at home and use electric pool vehicles
Bedford Borough Council is encouraging its staff to leave their cars at home and go electric when travelling around the county on council business. On Monday (14 November)…
Two Labour councillors announce they will stand down at 2023 election
Two Labour councillors, with a combined tally of 61 years of service, have announced they will stand down at the next local election. Harpur Ward Councillor Louise Jackson…
Unions say teachers’ pay rise will have “devastating effect” on schools’ budgets
The teachers’ pay award is not enough, not funded, and will have a “devastating” effect on borough schools’ budgets, a meeting heard. The 2022 School Teachers Pay and…