A Bumper Year at The Higgins Bedford
In 2016 The Higgins Bedford welcomed over 42,500 visitors, representing a 24% increase on the previous year and making it the museum's busiest calendar year ever.
25 Jan 2017
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Protecting the Future of Our Library Service
Bedford Borough Executive has made a commitment not to close any libraries despite over 340 libraries closing across the country over the last 6 years.
31 Oct 2016
Cllr Henry Vann- Rail Fares to Increase Yet Again
Rail fares are set to go up again for Bedford and Kempston commuters, with the Government announcing that another 1.9% increase is on the cards.
26 Aug 2016
A-Level Results Are In!
Students across Bedford Borough are celebrating exam success. Based on returns from 8 upper schools, provisional A Level results show 99.3% of pupils achieved one or more A* - E grades. Cllr Henry Vann, Portfolio Holder for Education at Bedford Borough Council, said: "Congratulations to everyone who got their results and thank you to all the parents, carers, teachers who have helped you on the way. I would like to give recognition to the hard-working students, and their dedicated teachers, who have secured these results as they look to take their next steps into the world of work or on into further and higher education: Well done!"
19 Aug 2016
Consultation on the Bedford Borough’s Library Service enters its Second Stage
Bedford Borough Council is working to develop a library strategy which will set out the vision for library services in the borough over the next few years. The library consultation process began earlier this year.
15 Jun 2016
Unanimous Vote Decides on Two-Tier System for Bedford Borough Schools
The Executive Committee of Bedford Borough Council has decided unanimously that schools across the Borough will now move to a two-tier system. The decision follows extensive work alongside schools and a public consultation which revealed strong support for the change. The Borough Council will provide strategic leadership and support to ensure a coherent, coordinated transition in the interests of all local children.
29 Jan 2016