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Domestic abuse funding for Bedford could face funding cuts

If grant funding ceases Bedford Borough Council may not be able to meet its statutory requirements under the Domestic Abuse Act 2021, a meeting heard. The council’s senior officer for...

Change to rules could see better scrutiny for police and crime commissioner

Members of the public would be able to ask the Bedfordshire police and crime commissioner (PCC) questions during a regular public meeting, if changes to its rules are approved...

Women’s rights charity says all-male police panel is “disappointing”

An absence of female councillors on the Bedfordshire Police and Crime Panel is “disappointing”, a charity campaigning for gender equality and women’s rights has said. The panel challenges, scrutinises...

Lib Dem seeking re-election says being a councillor gave him a chance to make Goldington better

A Lib Dem candidate seeking re-election said being a councillor gave him the opportunity to make things better in the area where he grew up and went to school...

55% drop in PCSOs on Bedfordshire streets

Home Office figures show the number of Police Community Support Officers (PCSOs) on Bedfordshire streets has fallen by 55% since 2015. A total of 47 full-time equivalent PCSOs were...

Bedford Women’s Centre secures future with county-wide partnership

A charity that has supported 300 women in the past year and was facing financial struggles is to become part of a county-wide partnership. Bedford Women’s Centre is to become...

Petition highlights concerns Bedford’s victims of domestic abuse will lose vital support

A petition presented to Bedford Borough Council’s full meeting yesterday (Wednesday, March 16) said that as of April 1, Bedford Women’s Centre will not be able to provide services for...

32 care home staff leave roles because of mandatory COVID vaccine

32 care home staff in Bedford Borough did not get vaccinated by November’s deadline, but it is not known how many were redeployed within the sector. Kate Walker…

Bedford Borough full council meeting live stream cut for seven minutes without warning

A lively debate over Bedford Borough Council’s constitution was suddenly taken off the air when the live feed of its Full Meeting was cut without warning. The live stream of the meeting on...

Bedford care home staff must have COVID vaccine if they want to remain employed

Care home workers in Bedford must have the COVID Vaccination if they want to remain employed unless they are clinically exempt. Kate Walker, Bedford Borough Council’s...

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