Bedford Christmas Lights switched on
Earlier today Mayor Dave Hodgson turned on the Christmas Lights in Bedford town Centre.
19 Nov 2022
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Bedford Borough Council successfully joins Art Council England’s Investment Programme
For the first time ever Bedford Borough Council has been successful in joining ACE's national portfolio of funded organisations (NPOs). The Higgins Bedford has received a conditional funding offer of £65k per year for three years from 2023-2026.
19 Nov 2022
Mayor Dave Hodgson on East West Rail
This week the Government recommitted to East West Rail and earlier today Mayor Dave Hodgson spoke to BBC Look East.
18 Nov 2022
You’re invited to Rediscover Bedford this Christmas
Rediscover Bedford this Christmas with Bedford Borough Council's not to be missed events in the town centre.
18 Nov 2022
Mayor Dave welcomes new businesses to Town Centre
In a report to an overview and scrutiny committee, Mayor Dave Hodgson has set out how the Council has been attracting new businesses and jobs to Bedford Town Centre and the wider Borough. The plans outline the steps that have and will be taken to ensure the Town Centre is a vibrant place to live, work, shop, learn and explore. These steps include small business rate relief, a £22.6 million Bedford Town Deal Fund and increasing Town Centre footfall through better transport links, attractive improvements and cultural events.
18 Nov 2022
Fly-tipper identified and fined for leaving painting at Clothes and Shoe collection point
Bedford Borough Council continues its crackdown on fly-tippers. A fly-tipper has been fined this month for illegally dumping a painting next to a clothes and shoe collection point. The person responsible was identified by the Council's Environmental Crime Team using footage from the site in Great Denham.
18 Nov 2022