Being Effective at Bedford Borough Council

by Dean Crofts on 27 August, 2023

Being Effective at Full Council Me meeting Police at a Community Event on Harrowden Road in August 2023 Bedford Borough council meetings for me start again next week – 29th August – after a short break since July.  As your local councillor for Kingsbrook Ward, at the last FULL COUNCIL meeting in July I pressed […]

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Are you 14-17? Young Persons Sanctuary

by Dean Crofts on 8 August, 2023

I met Antigua, from MIND yesterday (Monday) – they are running a Mental Health Hub, no appointment or referral is required and it is for teenagers aged 14 to 17 years of age.  The sanctuary is open from 4pm to 10pm, 365 days of the year @ 5-7 Rush Court, Grove Place, Bedford – you […]

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Kingsbrook – Potholes – Moulton Avenue

by Dean Crofts on 7 August, 2023

I reported these potholes in Moulton Avenue to the council today – report number CAS-66639-V5K5Y0. Everyone can use the Council’s website to report potholes under the see it report it section.

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Reasons to go Bankrupt

by Dean Crofts on 3 August, 2023

Interesting, that I receive insolvency news as part of my email inbox and this recently came up: “However, the company began to experience difficulties following Brexit, when shipping costs more than doubled, resulting in a decrease in overseas purchases for the company’s stock (its main revenue stream). In addition, the ongoing cost of living crisis […]

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Cambridge Road 20:58

by Dean Crofts on 8 July, 2023

Racing on Cambridge Road again, loud motorbikes, sounded like a big group again, tried calling 101 Police , on hold for 12 minutes and more……the website to report the incident takes 10 minutes plus to complete and has too many questions………went quiet again around 21:11

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4 Hours free parking

by Dean Crofts on 7 July, 2023

The new tory mayor of Bedford is launching his 4 hours free parking in All hallows Car Park, only one car park in Bedford Borough. This is going to cost £95000 and is to be taken from the councils contingency fund. A fund that is meant to be used for any contingencies like an overspend […]

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Test

by Dean Crofts on 10 December, 2022

Slow Down! What makes a person drive fast?

by Dean Crofts on 8 December, 2022

Speeding Kills! The most important ask from residents is always why do cars speed in our street? That is why, as Liberal Democrats, listening to residents we have put in place a 20 MPH zone in the Fenlake area of Kingsbrook ward in Bedford Borough. We have also got Bedford Borough Council to agree to […]

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7 ways to help with the Cost of Living crisis

by Dean Crofts on 8 December, 2022

The cost of living crisis continues to get worse with inflation and the cost of energy is at record highs. Interest rates and mortgage payments have increased. Leading to many residents in Bedford Borough worrying about how they will pay for the basics. Bedford Borough Council, with the leadership of Mayor Dave Hodgson, has been […]

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20 MPH in Kingsbrook

by Dean Crofts on 11 October, 2022

After petitions being received from residents. Meetings to discuss how we reduce speeds in the Kingsbrook area. Bedford Borough Council has introduced a 20 MPH zone within Kingsbrook. It only takes a bit of community action. Interaction and listening councillors to implement something which will hopefully reduce speeds. We aim to make people, especially residents, […]

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