Mayor announces 10,000 new trees
Mayor Dave Hodgson has planted the first of over 10,000 trees to be planted in Bedford Borough this tree planting season.
17 Nov 2021
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Bedford Borough EV charging point figures are double East of England average
Figures from July reveal the number of electric vehicle charging points per 100,000 people in Bedford Borough (49.8) is double the regional average (25). Commenting on the data Mayor Dave Hodgson said, "These figures show that there is nowhere better in the East of England to own an electric vehicle and we are committed to increasing numbers of charging points across Bedford Borough. This is an important part of driving down emissions and making sure we reach our commitment to be a net zero carbon council by 2030".
15 Nov 2021
Mayor’s Climate Change funding awarded to Bedford Pentecostal Church
Bedford Borough Council has agreed to award £9,610 to the Bedford Pentecostal Church following their application to the Mayor's Climate Change Fund.
15 Nov 2021
Remembrance Sunday at Kempston War Memorial
This afternoon we remembered those who have given their lives or have been injured whilst serving in the armed forces at Kempston's War Memorial after a Service at Kemspton East Methodist Church where a two-minute silence was observed and Standards presented.
14 Nov 2021
Remembrance Sunday at Bedford War Memorial
This morning we remembered those who have given their lives or have been injured whilst serving in the armed forces at Bedford's War Memorial on the Embankment where a two-minute silence was observed and Standards presented.
14 Nov 2021
Changes to Grant Palmer bus timetables
Across the transport sector, bus, train and haulage companies are being affected by staff shortages, whilst Grant Palmer have worked hard to minimise the effect of staff shortages to customers.
14 Nov 2021