
Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service
Every day, millions of people across the UK are making a difference by volunteering.
Every day, millions of people across the UK are making a difference by volunteering.
Commenting on the Government's COVID winter plan Liberal Democrat Group Leader Councillor Christine McHugh reminded last week's Local Outbreak Engagement Board that "The national Government's response has been behind the curve throughout the pandemic, reacting too late to trends that were in fact obvious. Despite the success of the vaccines and vaccine rollout, the latest figures show there are over 10 times the number of cases, 16 times the number of hospitalisations and 3 times as many deaths now compared with the same time last year. In addition, national commentators are saying hospitals are currently operating close to winter-level pressures before winter has even begun."
On #ThankYouDay I would like to thank everyone who has helped combat Coronavirus locally from our health professionals to volunteers to everyone who has followed the hands, face, space, fresh air advice and worked to keep others safe.
Bedford Borough residents with long term health conditions could receive free support to help keep their households warm this winter.
Over 40,000 tulip bulbs were planted along the Embankment back in Autumn, getting ready for the Spring flowering season.
Dave talks about his background and why he is running for Mayor of Bedford.