Bedford and Kempston MP joins campaign on plastic pollution
Bedford and Kempston MP Mohammad Yasin has launched a local campaign to encourage schools and the borough council to get tough on plastic in support for a proposed law to reduce plastic.
Education Secretary Damian Hinds left impressed with ‘enterprising’ Bedford Free School during visit
Wider curriculums, longer classroom hours and reducing teacher workload were the key topics of discussion as Education Secretary Damian Hinds visited Bedford.
Sugar tax war: Tesco, Asda and Morrisons gear up for soft drinks battle ahead of Friday’s levy
Tesco, Asda and Morrisons have all reduced the amount of sugar in their own-label soft drinks prior to the introduction of the so-called “sugar tax” this week.
Council recognises financial pressures Central Bedfordshire residents face as it proposes lower tax rise
A record level of public feedback to Central Beds Council’s budget plans for a 6% rise in council tax has resulted in a smaller increase put forward instead.
Proposed three-weekly black bin collection and £40 garden waste charge will be subject to a ‘genuine consultation’ vow councillors
Councillors have voted unanimously to press ahead with a consultation on possible changes to bin collections in Central Bedfordshire, including the option of moving to a three-weekly collection and charging for garden waste.
