£56million in Coronavirus support given to local businesses
Figures released by Bedford Borough Council show that it has awarded £56million of support to local businesses affected by the Coronavirus pandemic lockdown and restrictions.
16 Oct 2020
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Lib Dems Unite Council Against Government Plans to Silence Local Voices Over Planning
Bedford Borough Liberal Democrats have won unanimous Council backing over opposition to Conservative Government proposals for the planning system which would reduce local communities' involvement, impose poor quality development and threaten the delivery of vital infrastructure.
15 Oct 2020
Bedford Town Bridge has turned pink and blue to mark Baby Loss Awareness Week
Bedford's Town Bridge and Riverside Bridge which have been illuminated in Pink and Blue since the 9th October will join the wave of light tonight (15th October) to show support for individuals, families and charities supporting those affected by the loss of a baby during pregnancy, at or soon after birth and in infancy.
15 Oct 2020
'Very Welcome News' - Bedford Hospital Set to Relax Restrictions on Birth Partners' Attendance
Bedford Borough Liberal Democrats have welcomed the news that Bedford Hospital expects to make an announcement imminently that birth partners will be able to attend the hospital throughout labour, and not just during established labour as is the case currently.
14 Oct 2020
Adopt East Alliance launches today
Today marks the launch of Adopt East, a regional adoption agency which has been established to recruit adopters across the East of England.
14 Oct 2020
Bedford Town Bridge Turns Pink and Blue to mark Baby Loss Awareness Week
Bedford's historic town bridge has been illuminated in Pink and Blue since 9th October to mark Baby Loss Awareness Week, and will join a wave of light on the 15 October to show support for individuals, families and charities supporting those affected by the loss of a baby during pregnancy, at or soon after birth and in infancy.
13 Oct 2020