Bedford Borough Council Launches Rail Investment Strategy

Bedford Borough Council has launched a Rail Investment Strategy, setting out priorities for railway services for Bedford Borough.

Congratulations to Bedford Town FC

Congratulations to Bedford Town FC on their great season and becoming Southern League Division One Central Champions.

Mayor Dave Writes: Saving Local Services, Keeping Council Tax Down, Getting Bedford Borough Moving

In a short statement for the Times and Citizen on why he is standing for re-election as Mayor, Mayor Dave Hodgson has explained how he has worked successfully to turn long-talked about key projects for Bedford Borough into a reality, while keeping council tax down and saving services being lost elsewhere. Here's his full statement:

Bypass Progress: Crucial New Road for Bedford Taking Shape Rapidly After 50-year Wait

Following Mayor Dave Hodgson's success last year in breaking down a series of barriers blocking progress to the construction of the final section of the Western bypass, new aerial photos have revealed the extent of the rapid progress of the project.

Riverside Regeneration Continues to Gather Pace as Wagamama Commits to Bedford

The overwhelming confidence shown by commercial operators in the Bedford Town Centre riverside regeneration scheme has been further illustrated with news that the high quality restaurant operator Wagamama has signed up for a twenty-year commitment to Bedford. Wagamama joins a host of high quality restaurants in signing up for the exciting scheme.

Mayor's Rallying Cry in Support of Local Traders on Small Business Saturday