National News

Voluntary Sector Set For Rough Ride

Voluntary sector organisations in the borough look set to face a great deal of hardship this year after a report from Bedford Borough Council showed funding for 2003 is likely to be 22% lower than last year.

17 Jan 2003
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Bypass Plan Dropped

The Government has rejected the Hawkinge bypass scheme. The rejected scheme would have meant hundreds of new houses being built without the necessary infrastructure.

12 Jan 2003
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Lib Dems Shocked by Cabinet Humbug

Lib Dems on Bedford Borough Council have spoken out against plans by the Mayor and his cabinet which look set to increase town centre shoppers car parking charges by over 40%. The new set of charges agreed will make it more expensive to use town centre car parks than on street parking.

10 Jan 2003
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