To enable the Council to prioritise staff on essential duties at this extraordinary time, all of the Council's multi-storey car parks apart from Queens Street will be closed, until further notice.
Local businesses can apply for a business support grant via the Council's website if they meet the Government's qualifying criteria.
Mayor Dave Hodgson has delivered a crucial message via a new video in which he urges everyone to follow the official advice and guidance and to help themselves and others to stay safe.
Mayor Dave Hodgson has recorded a video to remind everyone to Stay Home and Stay Safe and also how you can contact Bedford Borough Council if you need help or can volunteer help at this time. You can watch the video here.
The Sports Development Team at Bedford Borough Council have launched a range of live online fitness classes to keep residents moving and promote wellbeing whilst at home.
Vulnerable people with a medical condition are encouraged to register for support during the coronavirus at https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus-extremely-vulnerable