Cllr Ben Foley tagged articles - Bedford Independent

Council’s live-streamed EWR briefing allows public scrutiny of eight potential routes

In an effort to provide increased transparency around the East West Rail (EWR) project, the findings of a study into eight potential routes were presented at a meeting of councillors and key stakeholders last night...

Committee concerns over proposed cuts to services despite highest Council Tax rise

A Bedford Borough Council committee has expressed its concerns over the administration’s proposed budget. The Budget and Corporate Services Overview and Scrutiny Committee voted...

Have your say on local bus services as part of council’s public transport consultation

Following recent criticism of discontinued, infrequent, late or non-existent bus services in the Borough, now is the time for residents to make their feelings about public transport known...

Bedford Borough Council Tax scheme to support “poorest and most in need” to continue but review on its way

A council tax scheme designed to support “the poorest and most in need” in Bedford borough is set to continue for another year. But the council’s portfolio holder for finance, risk and welfare said...

“Shame on you” – Bedford Borough Council votes on Gaza-Israel conflict motion

Shouts of “shame on you” were heard in the council chamber after Bedford borough councillors voted to amend a motion on the Gaza-Israel conflict. The original motion submitted by councillors Rahman...

Letters: Mayor’s bluster is in danger of doing real harm

[Mayor] Tom Wootton’s bluster is in danger of doing real harm. The rejection of Conservative proposals for capital spending does not prevent any particular project from going ahead, but it does...

Opposition parties accuse Conservatives of “misleading and divisive politics” over spending plans

A row between Bedford’s political parties has broken out over a vote on the Conservative mayor’s “ambitious vision”. The borough council’s ruling party claimed that a Lib Dem amendment has...

Temporary rough sleeper hub reopening to meet “ongoing need”

Bedford Borough Council is reopening a temporary rough sleeper assessment hub in Bedford to meet “ongoing need”. Yesterday’s Planning Committee (November 20) voted unanimously to grant...

Mayor’s “bold” investment plan for Borough criticised as “reckless” borrowing

Bedford Borough's Conservative council has agreed a funding package to secure new roads, GP surgeries, improved leisure facilities and a new primary school. The investment plans have been described by the...

Bedford Borough Councillors vote to increase allowance

A Bedford Borough Councillor has defended an increase in the allowance paid to Bedford Borough councillors, calling it “a small cut” in the net value over the last four years, and lower...

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