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Season Ticket Refunds Available

by Dean Crofts on 7 January, 2020

London Northwestern Railway, who operate the Bedford to Bletchley Marston Vale line, are offering compensation for season ticket holders to make up for their delays and cancellations in recent months. In addition to the Delay Repay scheme London Northwestern have said they realise that the extent of the disruption deserves more recognition, so season tickets […]

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Recycle that Xmas Tree!

by Dean Crofts on 5 January, 2020

Last year Bedford Borough Council collected 23 tonnes of Christmas trees from across Bedford Borough. You can drop your Real Christmas Tree at the following site in Kingsbrook between Saturday 4th January and Saturday 12th January: Jubilee Park, Bedford – Opposite North Lodge, Canvin WayPlease make sure all decorations and containers are removed before you drop your […]

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£4400 Stolen!

by Dean Crofts on 5 January, 2020

£4400 has been stolen from Bedford Borough car park machines in 2019. At a rate of 50 crimes the average amount per crime is only £88 gained by the persons that committed the vandalism and stole the cash in the machines. What would be your solution to avoiding these thefts from these machines?

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Shocking rail fares increase as bosses get more pay…

by Dean Crofts on 3 January, 2020

Yesterday 02nd January introduced a 2.7% increase in rail fares for train users, today 03rd January it is reported that rail bosses awarded themselves above inflation pay increases for train services that increasingly are overcrowded and unreliable. Enough is enough… How much more pain must train users endure especially in Bedford Borough when the Government […]

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Happy New Year – 2020

by Dean Crofts on 1 January, 2020

Wishing a Happy New Year to all residents in Kingsbrook Ward and Bedford Borough. There are many things to look forward to in 2020 and to keep a close eye on including: The NHS Policing School Funding Social Care and Mental Health Help Will homelessness decrease?

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Bedford Independent Living Service

by Dean Crofts on 9 December, 2019

British Red Cross – Bedford Independent Living Service Do you know of someone that would benefit from this new service launched for residents over 18 that live in Bedford Borough. In particular anyone that fits into the criteria below. It is completely free of charge for our service users, as it is funded by Bedford […]

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Missing Cat in Kingsbrook

by Dean Crofts on 9 December, 2019

Fooky has been missing from his home on Harrowden Road since Sunday Dec 8th. He has a damaged right ear and is friendly and curious. He’s chipped but doesn’t wear a collar. It’s unlike him to miss a meal so we’re worried about him. Could he have got into your garage or shed over the […]

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Jubilee park South play area

by Dean Crofts on 6 October, 2019

Jubilee park play area is being refurbished as we speak….we are looking forward to the improvements

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Bedfordshire Police Survey – Have Your Say!

by Dean Crofts on 9 August, 2019

Have your say on Bedfordshire policing priorities by completing their annual survey. You can complete the survey here Hurry closing date is the 26th August 2019

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I reported this mattress yesterday to Bedford Borough Council with my colleague Cllr Patrick Solomon. Flytipping is a particular problem in this area at the moment so we are asking #whywouldyou and take #prideinkingsbrook

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