Due to the General Election last week, Christmas Jumper Day at Borough Hall was pushed back and is taking place today. Mayor Dave Hodgson is taking part alongside Bedford Borough Council staff, while Mayor Dave also helped serve up Christmas Dinner in the staff restaurant.
Harpur Square will host the Bedford Christmas Market on Saturday 21st December.
New figures revealed at a Bedford Borough Council Committee meeting have illustrated a dramatic rise in the proportion of people using smartphones to access the Council's website. A startling 59.8% of users of the Council's website since it was relaunched in December 2018 did so using their smartphone, compared to 32.6% using a desktop computer.
The Bedford Homeless Partnership has published an updated poster with details of all the meals it has been made aware of for rough sleepers and those in need in and around Bedford over Christmas. They have asked local agencies and partners to share the poster to help ensure that those who in need of the meals are made aware.
With festive bank holidays coming up, there are a few changes to Council opening hours and services over the bank holidays.
It's now even easier to book tickets for your favourite acts at Bedford Corn Exchange, following the launch of a brand new website.
