Bedford Borough Council, Bedford Borough Parent Carer Forum and BLMK CCG launch a Summer of Special Educational Needs and / or Disabilities (SEND) with a brand new video from partners, children and young people explaining how you can get involved this summer.
The flags are up at Borough Hall and the Old Town Hall for the Queen's Platinum Jubilee.
This June, Bedford Borough Council is celebrating the Month of Community.
As announced recently, the BBC Music Introducing stage is making its first ever appearance at the Bedford River Festival.
Bedford Borough Council is one of the few local authorities in the country that offers up to 100% Council Tax support for the most vulnerable and hard-pressed households. In comparison, Central Bedfordshire Council only offers up to 75% Council Tax support. As a result, the most financially challenged households in Bedford Borough receive on average around £400 extra support each year than they would get under the scheme used by the Conservative-run Central Bedfordshire Council.
As we recover from the COVID-19 pandemic Mayor Dave Hodgson has made improving skills, creating jobs and promoting growth priorities in Bedford Borough.