Cllr Lucy Bywater tagged articles

Calls to upgrade Embankment speed camera enforcement with suggestions not enough tickets issued

Dozens of drivers were ticketed for speeding down Bedford’s Embankment in January, a senior councillor has said, but there should have been more. A total of 54 tickets were issued for...

Councillors urged to talk with government over “deeply concerning” proposed constitutional change

Bedford borough councillors have been urged to raise concerns with the government over what they describe as a democratic weakness in the law, as the council updates its constitution...

Bedford schools reviewing security after Luton shooting

Bedford schools are reviewing their security procedures in the wake of a tragic shooting in Luton. Nicholas Prosper, 19, this week pleaded guilty to killing his mother and...

Councillor asked what’s happening with Debenhams? As it’s described as “an eyesore dragging town centre down”

Work is ongoing at the former Debenhams in Bedford says the council – despite concerns that nothing seems to be happening. During last night’s Executive Meeting (Wednesday) cllr Lucy Bywater...

Luton Airport bosses push for expansion amid environmental and infrastructure concerns

Bosses at Luton Airport have called on the Secretary of State for Transport Heidi Alexander to formalise the government’s approval of development at the airport allowing it to...

Reluctance from councillors as private hire licence vehicle fees to be increased

A borough councillor said he appreciated that costs need to be recovered, but he didn’t want to vote for a “huge price increase” for Hackney carriage and private hire vehicle licences. But another councillor said it was “morally wrong” for...

“Where’s the business case?” Mayor challenged over Lloyds Bank building purchase

Bedford’s mayor has been asked to think again about buying the Lloyds Bank building on the town’s High Street. Councillors at Wednesday's (11 December) call-in meeting...

Share Bedford launches ‘library of things’ and your donations can help

A new initiative to help Bedfordians live more sustainably is launching at Bedford Central Library in January - and they need your help. Share Bedford's library of things will enable members to borrow items from a town centre location for a small fee...

Council say there are “no problematic areas” for gambling in Bedford borough

There are no "particularly problematic areas" with a high density of gambling venues in Bedford borough – but the council is keeping this under review, a meeting heard...

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