Rail Strategy Update: Mayor Dave continues to fight for four tracks
Last night an overview and scrutiny committee received an update on some of the key priorities of the Bedford Rail Strategy:
20 Jan 2023
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More warm spaces open across Bedford Borough
Bedford Borough Council is pleased to announce that a large community effort has resulted in the opening of over 40 warm spaces for residents, with even more to come.
20 Jan 2023
Bedford Borough misses out on GPs due to lack of funding for surgeries
The Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes Integrated Care Board (BLMK ICB) have admitted that the BLMK area has missed out on eight trainee GPs because the area, including Bedford Borough, lacks sufficient space within its GP estate. Some of the proposed expansions to GP provisions in Wootton, Wixams, Shortstown, Harrold and Queen's Park will now not be funded because of government infrastructure policy that is failing Bedford Borough residents.
18 Jan 2023
Bedford Borough to keep Council Tax increase below inflation
Bedford Borough Council's Executive are to consider a core Council Tax increase of 0.9% as well as a 2% for the government's Adult Social Care precept, totalling a 2.9% increase for 2023/24. The increase would mean an average Band D Council Tax of £1,737.92.
18 Jan 2023
Bedford Radio launches Bedford Business Expo 2023
Bedford Radio is excited to announce a new Business Expo for Bedford in 2023, to provide an opportunity for local businesses and organisations to showcase who they are and what they do.
18 Jan 2023
Children’s Laureate, Joseph Coelho, to visit Kempston Library
Bedford Borough Libraries is excited to welcome an award winning performance poet and children's author to one of its libraries. Joseph Coelho, the Waterstones Children's Laureate, will visit Kempston Library on Tuesday 24th January, 1pm to 2pm. He will be signing up for a library card and speaking to visitors and staff, everyone is welcome to attend. Joseph will be performing some of his poetry. A class from a local school will also be at the event.
17 Jan 2023