Cost of Living Payments 2023/24
Bedford Borough residents on means-tested benefits and disability benefits will automatically receive financial support from government this year.
11 Feb 2023
News
Bedford Borough Council receives £69,000 for local bus and community transport services
Bedford Borough Council is pleased to announce that it has received £69,509.50 from the Department for Transport to support socially necessary bus services in the area.
11 Feb 2023
Wootton GP Surgery Petition
The government must invest more in our GP practices and train up more doctors, to ensure patients get the fair deal they deserve.
10 Feb 2023
Police Community Support Officers in Bedfordshire cut by 55%
The number of Police Community Support Officers (PCSOs) on Bedfordshire streets has fallen dramatically by 55% since 2015.
10 Feb 2023
National Lottery Funding for Coronation events
The National Lottery has made funding available to support events and activities celebrating the Coronation of King Charles III.
10 Feb 2023
Free crafts for children at Bedford Borough Libraries this half-term
From Saturday 11 to Saturday 18 February, families are invited to visit Bedford Borough Libraries for free fun craft activities. Bedford Central, Bromham, Kempston, Putnoe, and Wootton libraries all have activities planned. Crafts include; creating bug masks, paper bag dinosaurs, and Valentine's Day Cards. There will also be colouring and Lego clubs in all the libraries. Bedford Central Library has a special half-term Story Time on Wednesday 15 February 11:30am - 12:00pm.
9 Feb 2023