New proposals are being put forward to have an American-style Mayor for Bedford. However, the Bedford Liberal Democrats Party believe there is a hidden danger. An American style mayor system of government would:
Liberal Democrats want to see the council's power brought nearer to local communities not centralised. We want to see new Area Committees and Parish Councils to be allowed to make local decisions locally - not remotely in the Town Hall.
If a Mayor system is chosen your ward will lose its powerful voice through its Lib Dem councillors. The councillors will not have as much opportunity to get the things done for your area that local people want.