Bedford's Christmas Lights Switch-On event is taking place tomorrow, Wednesday 26th November, with a spectacular firework display set to mark the start of the Christmas period in Bedford in dramatic fashion. The free family event kicks off at 7pm, along The Embankment, with people of all ages invited to attend to enjoy the entertainment including music, lights and fireworks.
Following the publication of GCSE grades for students across Bedford Borough, Mayor Dave Hodgson has congratulated students and teachers on their efforts.
Commenting on this week's Local Government Finance Settlement, which confirmed the severe ongoing Government cuts for local services, Mayor Dave Hodgson said that contrary to the Prime Minister's claims, 'austerity is most definitely not over for local services.'
Bedford Borough Council Community Engagement has been shortlisted in Keep Britain Tidy's annual awards.
The new Coronavirus walk-in testing centre, located at the Polhill Campus Car Park, on Polhill Avenue, is operating on a walk-in basis, for anybody in the borough who needs a test. It will be open every day providing testing for students at the University and local residents. It expands on the local testing availability currently provided at Borough Hall and Prebend Street car parks in the town.
Mayor Dave Hodgson and Councillor Patrick Solomon joined in the fun at today's Bedford's Jamaica Independence celebration. Mayor Dave Hodgson said "I am pleased the Council could support this event through the Towns Centres Priority Fund".
