World book day round-up
Today, 4th March is World Book Day and Liberal Democrats in Bedford Borough have been marking the occasion.
4 Mar 2021
News
Council consulting on extending LibraryPlus to Kempston and Putnoe Libraries
Bedford Borough Council is consulting on the extension of LibraryPlus to Kempston and Putnoe libraries.
4 Mar 2021
Bedford Borough Council to discuss Food Strategy
At tonight's Executive Meeting, Mayor Dave Hodgson and Councillors will adopt a short term action plan and support the development of a 'whole system' long term Food Strategy.
3 Mar 2021
Food Waste Action Week
This week is Food Waste Action Week. Globally, around a third of all food produced is lost or wasted, which contributes between 8-10% of total greenhouse gas emissions. Find out more here.
2 Mar 2021
Another Betrayal of Local Rail Users, as Inflation-Busting Fare Rise Comes into Force
Commuter rail fares rise today by an inflation-busting 2.6%, thanks to the government's decision to break its own formula to increase them by even more than expected. The move is 'yet another betrayal of local rail users', say Bedford Borough Borough Liberal Democrats.
1 Mar 2021
£2.7m of Business Support Grants land in accounts next week
A number of local businesses are set to remain closed for the remainder of this financial year, following the Prime Minister's announcement earlier this week about the roadmap out of lockdown.
27 Feb 2021