Kempston Christmas Lights switch-on
This year, the Kempston Christmas lights switch on-event is on Sunday 27 November.
This year, the Kempston Christmas lights switch on-event is on Sunday 27 November.
The UK Commission on COVID Commemoration has launched a consultation giving people across the UK the opportunity to say how they think the pandemic should be remembered and with possible suggestions including the adoption of a Remembrance Sunday-style symbol, dedicated memorials and reflective spaces. You can find out more at https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/covid-commemoration-consultation
Today, Mayor Dave Hodgson visited the Sri Gurdwara Sahib Ji Ramgharia Sikh Society to commemorate the foundation stone laying for a new Gurdwara on Ampthill Street.
Earlier this week the Government announced the reopening of the Warm Home Discount scheme which will provide a discount of £150 off electricity bills for three million low-income households this winter.
Bedford Borough Council, in partnership with Central Bedfordshire and Milton Keynes City Councils, has launched a new set of health and wellbeing standards for local workplaces. The Healthy Workplace Standards are intended to help employers, even the smallest firms who don't have the resources for a dedicated post or team, support the health and wellbeing of their workforce.
Earlier today Mayor Dave Hodgson turned on the Christmas Lights in Bedford town Centre.