Save the Date! 4th May 2023
It is just 100 days until we have elections here in Bedford Borough.
24 Jan 2023
News
Residents will need photo ID to vote in person at elections in May
For the first time, electors voting in person at polling stations will need to show photographic ID to vote at this year's local elections, including electors in Bedford Borough. Residents are being urged to make sure they are ready to vote in May by not only checking they are registered to vote but also checking they have an accepted form of ID.
22 Jan 2023
More good progress for planning service after reforms
Following recommendations - which included securing an independent review and a resetting of departmental priorities and input from the Environment Committee's Task and Finish Group - from the Planning Advisory Service and a Task and Finish Group, Bedford Borough Council's Planning Service has made excellent progress against national targets. Minor applications are now being determined within eight weeks 87% of the time (November 2022) - a huge improvement since actions were taken and well above the government's 70% target. The proportion of major applications determined within 13 weeks has also remained comfortably above the national target.
21 Jan 2023
Big Garden Birdwatch
The RSPB's Big Garden Birdwatch is back and will run between 27-29 January.
20 Jan 2023
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
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