Community groups invited to #ColourTheBorough with tulip bulb giveaway
Bedford Borough Council is offering local community groups the chance to #ColourTheBorough as part of the annual tulip bulb giveaway.
27 May 2023
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Government finally announces East West Rail route
After two years of delays and poor communication with residents, the government have finally made a decision on the East West Rail route. They have chosen route alignment 1 with an expansion to six tracks north of Bedford Station.
26 May 2023
Bedford Borough Council Provides Exciting Half-Term Events for Families
There is a fantastic line-up of engaging and educational activities for families to enjoy during the upcoming half-term break from Saturday 27 May to Sunday 4 June. From interactive creative sessions to captivating storytelling sessions, Bedford Borough Libraries and The Higgins Bedford are both set to provide a vibrant and enriching experience for children and parents alike.
26 May 2023
Climate change, rural areas, and housing on the list for deprioritisation by new Mayor as Lib Dems call for committees to be protected
Bedford Borough Liberal Democrats have called on the Conservative Mayor to keep the Climate Change, Housing and Rural Affairs Committees of the Executive introduced by former Mayor Dave Hodgson. The committees ensure that these important issues are kept at the forefront of public discussion. However, the future of these committees is now under threat, following the announcement that the Mayor is reviewing whether to continue with them or not.
25 May 2023
New outdoor gym opens on the Embankment
Outdoor gym equipment has now been installed as part of the Riverside for All project that was overseen by Councillor Henry Vann as the former Portfolio Holder for Town Centres and Planning. The project is also seeing new paths installed in St Mary's gardens, the resurfacing of the Embankment and new signage along the riverside.
24 May 2023
Do you have remarks on parks? Bedford Borough Council wants your views
Bedford Borough Council is currently conducting customer satisfaction surveys for two of its award winning parks, Bedford Park and Addison Howard Park.
23 May 2023