Action to Tackle Funding Crisis Caused by Government Cuts
Bedford Borough Council is taking further action to balance the books in the face of brutal government cuts in funding for local services.
22 Sep 2016
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£20 Million Construction of Two New Schools for Wixams Gets Underway
Mayor Dave Hodgson lent a hand as the first sod was cut to mark the start of work that will create two new schools at a site in Green Lane, Wixams.
17 Oct 2016
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
Mayor Condemns Government as Autumn Statement Neglects Social Care Funding Crisis
Mayor Dave Hodgson has condemned the Government's disregard for elderly and vulnerable people following an Autumn Statement which included no new funding to tackle the 'full-scale crisis' in the country's social care system.
28 Nov 2016
Celebrating A Major High Street Success Story!
There was a celebratory event this month to mark the completion of the 'Townscape Heritage Initiative' (THI) Project. The project launched in September 2011 with an aim to offer grants to improve traditional properties that were either derelict, in poor repair and/or vacant.
19 Dec 2016
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