Coronavirus Concerns
At this week's Health and Wellbeing Board, I reported that I have raised the issue of Bedford Borough's number of positive Coronavirus cases with Public Health England.
13 Jun 2020
News
Have your say on ‘shared houses’
Bedford Borough Council is holding a consultation on planning guidance setting out how 'houses in multiple occupation' (HMOs) or 'shared houses' can develop in Bedford Borough.
13 Jun 2020
WATCH - Mayor Dave's Stay Home, Stay Safe Message
Mayor Dave Hodgson has urged people to 'stay home and stay safe' in a new video message today.
12 Jun 2020
Council urges public to stay safe as town centre shops reopen
From Monday 15 June, shops in town centres across the country will be opening up for business as Government guidelines start to further ease lockdown restrictions.
12 Jun 2020
A6 Southbound to be closed overnight for bridge repairs at Oakley
From Thursday 18 June, Oakley Road Bridge will be closed 24/7 and the A6 southbound between the Clapham High Street junction and Bedford will be closed overnight for up to seven weeks to carry out vital bridge repairs.
11 Jun 2020
BBC Drama a Powerful Portrayal of the ‘Pain and Fear’ Caused by the Windrush Scandal
Bedford Borough Liberal Democrat Councillor Patrick Solomon has said that last night's BBC television drama Sitting In Limbo 'brought home the pain and fear' caused by the Government's betrayal of the Windrush generation.
9 Jun 2020