Under government plans to impose new housebuilding targets on local areas, Bedford Borough Council will be required to plan for the building of 25,600 new homes, an increase of more than a third on current plans.
Commenting on today's announcement that A&E, maternity and paediatrics services will stay at Bedford Hospital, under plans for the merger of Bedford with Luton and Dunstable Hospital, Mayor Dave Hodgson said:
Monday 4th September, saw the start of the new LibraryPlus service in Bedford Borough.
Lib Dem Brickhill Councillor and Deputy Mayor Charles Royden is looking at ways to support and improve Bedford Town Centre with the introduction of a one way system to tackle congestion in and around Lurke Street Car Park Area.
Mayor Dave Hodgson cut the ribbon to mark the official opening of Riverside Bedford today - and the Grand Opening continues through the weekend with a wide array of free family fun, offers and activities on Saturday 2nd and Sunday 3rd September.
Friday 01st September sees the official opening of Riverside Bedford.
