To celebrate LGBTQ+ History Month, the OUTing the Past Festival returns to The Higgins Bedford for the fifth year running on Saturday 26th February.
This week the Council is giving away 5,000 trees for local residents, businesses, schools and community groups to collect and plant in their local areas.
The Met Office have declared an Amber Warning for wind from 3am to 9pm on Friday 18 February over a large section of the country, including Bedford Borough with the arrival of Storm Eunice.
The Liberal Democrats have accused the Government of forgetting victims of fraud in Bedfordshire after senior Conservative Ministers overlooked fraud and computer misuse offences when making false claims on falling crime.
The shift to a greener economy is becoming ever more important in today's world and Mayor Dave Hodgson is making sure that Bedford Borough Council places itself to ensure the local economy embraces this shift. The Economic Growth team will ensure that businesses are aware of green initiatives and funding opportunities, support them to achieve their low carbon goals, encourage businesses in the sustainability sector to invest in Bedford Borough and ensure skills are acquired by local residents to access employment opportunities in this sector.
