Mayor Dave - June 15th 2021

Tue, Jun 15th 2021 at 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm

Bedford Mayor, Dave Hodgson on Bedford Borough Local Plan 2030


Mayor Dave Hodgson - Bedford Borough Local Plan 2030

Mayor Dave Hodgson was elected to Bedford Borough Council in 2002 and was elected as Mayor in a by-election in 2009. He was re-elected in 2011, 2015 and 2019.

He first moved to Bedford at nine years of age.  After graduating with a degree in Computing and Business, his career included running his own business and also working as a university lecturer in IT. 

In addition to his role as elected Mayor and leader of Bedford Borough Council, he has retained the economic development portfolio himself throughout his time as Mayor, with both supporting current employers and attracting inward investment being key priorities for the Council.

Dave is a Member of the South East Midlands Local Enterprise Partnership Board, and is the Lead for Inward Investment.  He is also the Chair of the England’s Economic Heartland Strategic Transport Forum.

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Bedford Castle Rotary Club put a great deal of effort into raising money for good causes. Over the past few years we have made charitable donations to the following:-

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Kimbolton Country Fayre & Classic Car Show - Rotary Club of Bedford Castle will be supporting this event in 2024

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The Rotary Club of Bedford Castle are working together with students and staff from Bedford Academy to raise funds for much needed equipment.

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The Rotary Club of Bedford Castle has over many years sponsored many young people to attend the Rotary Youth Leadership Courses

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Sailability programme

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Members of the Rotary Club of Bedford Castle volunteers attend the Bedford Food Bank each week to assist in sorting the food donations ready for delivery

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Every year the Rotary Club provides opportunities for adults and young people to build confidence and self-esteem by taking part in adventurous outdoor activities at the Calvert Trust's facility in the Lake District

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The events and activities that Club Members are supporting leading up to Christmas 2023

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BookTastic, Bedford’s Children’s Book Festival, brings the UK’s leading writers and illustrators to Bedford, inspiring children and encouraging them to engage with books and reading in an exciting and accessible way.

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The Rotary Club of Bedford Castle providing support to a local Community Garden Project

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