The latest upgrade to Bedford Borough Council's leisure facilities being delivered as part of a £3million upgrade programme has been opened by Mayor Dave Hodgson. Mayor Dave opened the newly-refurbished driving range at Mowsbury Golf and Squash Centre in Bedford recently and, as shown in this photo, received a few tips from club professional James Koncewicz while he was there!
Mayor Dave Hodgson made Bedford Borough the first place in the country to install average speed cameras on local roads back in 2012, after gathering views from residents across the borough about the need for effective action on speeding. This week BBC Look East reported on the latest news from Mayor Dave's average speed camera programme, after he announced funding for a further five sets of cameras in the proposed 2019/20 council budget.
The threat of flooding is a major risk to many homes across Bedford Borough and the Council is urging residents to be flood aware this flood awareness week.
A new outdoor gym featuring seven pieces of equipment and a calisthenics centre is being installed in Priory Country Park.
Day 1 of COP26 saw a gathering of around 120 leaders who were addressed by young climate activists, indigenous peoples and business leaders from across the globe as they focus on keeping 1.5C within reach. To make this target a possibility, the world needs to secure global net zero by 2050 and halve emissions by 2030.
Shared Lives is a scheme run by Bedford Borough Council where people open their lives and homes up to support people from the age of 16 with learning disabilities. As a member of the scheme you will be paid to provide support from your own home or the wider community.
