Cllr Sue Oliver tagged articles - Bedford Independent

“When is a vacant property not a vacant property? When it’s Debenhams” – empty property report questioned

Bedford Borough councillors have raised questions over how the council defines “vacancy”, after the former Debenhams building was excluded from the official count of empty units...

Three Bedford charities awarded £40k to support those in need

Three charities operating in Bedford borough have been awarded a share of £40,000 from the House of Industry Estate, a trust that is managed by Bedford Borough Council, which...

Local Labour councillor criticises administration for “lack of urgency” over health projects in Kempston

A Labour councillor has criticised Bedford Borough Council’s administration for what she described as a lack of urgency in progressing vital healthcare projects — particularly in Kempston...

Monthly column: “Being a councillor can be rewarding but over a fifth have received death threats”

This week at a meeting of the General Purposes Committee an item I am pleased to see on our agenda is the proposed adoption of a Councillor Health and Wellbeing Policy for Bedford Borough Council...

“Wicked” Telecare policy decision to go to full council as councillors battle funding gap

A “wicked policy” has been referred to the next Bedford Borough Full Council Meeting for consideration by members. Earlier in July, the portfolio holder for valuing families: adult services...

Pregnant bats delay school demolition

The demolition of Kempston’s Robert Bruce School has been delayed due to pregnant bats, a meeting heard. During Wednesday’s Full Council Meeting (20 March) cllr (Labour, Kempston North)...

Mayor thanks councillors for support of “eye-watering” council tax rise

Bedfordians are to have an “eye-watering” council tax increase after a majority of councillors voted in favour of the administration’s budget in a meeting that has been described as a "bad night for local...

Former councillor awarded Honorary Alderwoman in recognition of 50 years service

Former Kemspton Mayor and Labour councillor, Kay Burley, has been made an Honorary Alderwoman in recognition of her 50 years of service to local authorities. And she thanked the people of Kempston for...

Heat-related deaths in Bedford Borough could treble by 2080s, meeting told

Bedford Borough could see three times the number of heat-related deaths within 60 years, a meeting heard. During this week’s Climate Change Committee (Monday, 26 June) councillors heard...

Monthly column: Labour Group vows to fight for the best for all residents in Bedford and Kempston

First, a big thank you from your recently elected new and returning Labour Borough Councillors for your support which gained us three extra councillors, making Labour the largest group on the...

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