High Street Regeneration Scheme Launch

Double Delight: Mayor's Welcome for Full Dualling of Bedford to Cambridge Road Link and Crucial Black Cat ‘Grade Separation’

Mayor Dave Hodgson has given an emphatic welcome to today's Government announcement of a major project to link the dualled A421 east of Bedford to the dual carriageway section of the A428 west of Cambridge, creating a continuous dualled link and, crucially, achieving the all-important 'Grade Separation' of the Black Cat Roundabout.

Mayor Dave Thanks all Involved on a Remarkable Weekend of Remembrance Events and Activities Across Bedford Borough

Mayor Dave Hodgson has thanked all the groups and individuals who organised or took part in any of the vast array of Remembrance events and activities across Bedford Borough over the weekend. He said a particular thanks to the Bedford and District branch of the Royal British Legion, who 'did themselves and service members past and present proud' on a 'truly remarkable' weekend.

The Mayor's Climate Change Fund is Now Open for Bids to Help Communities Cut Carbon Emissions

The Bedford Borough Council Mayor's Climate Change Fund is now open and community groups, charities, schools, parish councils and others are invited to apply for grant funding.

Anniversary of Pakistan’s Independence

We are flying the national flag of Pakistan today at the Old Town Hall, to celebrate the anniversary of Pakistan's Independence.

Bedford Borough Council announces next steps in £1.5m ‘Riverside for All’ project

Bedford Borough Council have announced further details of a major project improving and developing links alongside the Great Ouse from Priory Country Park to Kempston Outdoor Centre.