Bedford Borough Local Plan Review
Local Plans set out where growth and development will take place- everything from houses and jobs to schools and infrastructure.
21 Jun 2020
News
Public Health England to investigate
Mayor Dave Hodgson had previously raised the issue of Bedford Borough's number of positive Coronavirus cases with Public Health England and had asked for more detailed data.
20 Jun 2020
Men’s Health Week 2020 – Take Action on Covid-19
This week is Mental Health Week 2020, and the theme this year is 'Take Action on Covid-19'. With figures showing that men are more likely to die from Covid-19, it is critical that men get the message loud and clear about how to help keep themselves safe through this difficult period.
20 Jun 2020
Concern Over Universal Credit Flaws as New Figures Reveal Massive Rise in Claims in Bedford Borough
Figures released this week show that claims for universal credit in Bedford Borough rose eight-fold between March and April as the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic took hold. With the number of claimants rising from 525 in March to 4,430 in April, Bedford Borough Liberal Democrats have raised concerns that flaws in the universal credit system risk unnecessary evictions and a lack of timely support for local residents.
19 Jun 2020
Bedford Town Centre Plan
On Wednesday 24 June, Borough Councillors are due to discuss the Bedford Town Centre Plan at the Council's Executive.
19 Jun 2020
Discretionary Business Support Grants Scheme - Deadline on Friday
With the deadline to apply for a discretionary business support grant in Bedford Borough approaching tomorrow, firms are encouraged to look at the guidelines and to apply if eligible.
18 Jun 2020