Saturday Wellbeing returns to The Higgins Bedford
Saturday Wellbeing returns to The Higgins Bedford on Saturday 23 April with free activities to help improve general wellbeing.
18 Apr 2022
News
Bedford Borough Council appoint new Director of Children’s Services
Following a competitive selection process, Martin Purbrick has been offered the role of Bedford Borough Council's Director of Children's Services.
16 Apr 2022
Council launches new apprenticeship strategy
Bedford Borough Council is launching its new Apprenticeship Strategy and it may be surprising to some people that it is not just focused on young people and school leavers. The Strategy will offer apprenticeships for those just starting out, those starting later in life and those who are retraining to take up better paid opportunities. This strategy aims to promote new skills development for people across the Borough, increasing employment and growth.
16 Apr 2022
Easter Pharmacy opening times and bin collections
Easter Pharmacy opening times for Good Friday, Easter Sunday and Easter Monday.
15 Apr 2022
Call for Sewage Tax on Anglian Water after £391 million profit revealed
Bedford Borough Liberal Democrats have called for a 'Sewage Tax' on water companies to fund the cleaning up of rivers polluted by sewage dumps. This comes after new research revealed that water companies are discharging raw sewage into the River Great Ouse and other local rivers at an alarming rate, and the Conservative government have refused to do anything about it. The Liberal Democrats are calling for a tax on water companies huge profits to improve our sewage system, protect wildlife and save our rivers and lakes.
14 Apr 2022
Mayor Dave visits Footcare4eva
Mayor Dave Hodgson recently visited footcare4eva, Bedford's leading podiatrist who have been treating the Borough's feet for the last two years in the Arcade off the main High Street.
14 Apr 2022