Heritage Open Days 2013
Bedford Borough Council is working with Local Heritage Properties to secure a borough-wide promotion in which generous volunteers unlock historic buildings and invite members of the public inside to view them.
10 Sep 2013
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Success for Housing Campaign in Stewartby!
Following a campaign by Lib Dem Cllr Tim Hill and local residents, the Planning Inspectorate has protected a Village Open Space in Stewartby by dismissing an appeal against the refusal of planning permission to build more homes in the village.
13 Sep 2013
Mayor’s Free Parking Deal: First Two Hours Free on Saturdays
Mayor Announces Measure to Support Shoppers and Boost Town Centre Trade Further
11 Oct 2013
Mayor's Free Parking Deal: Mayor Confirms Start Date and Further Parking Initiatives
Mayor's Free Parking Deal to commence on November 23rd, in time for the main Christmas shopping period Lurke Street Car Park to remain open until 12.30am on Fridays and Saturdays, from November 22nd Queen Street multi-storey car park to open twenty four hours, seven days a week from Friday 22nd November. On the day that he signed the formal decision to introduce two hours' free Saturday parking in Bedford Town Centre, Lib Dem Mayor Dave Hodgson announced the planned start date for the Mayor's Free Parking Deal along with additional measures to support Bedford's night time economy.
12 Oct 2013
Roll Up for Jobs Market!
Just over a year from its opening, the award-winning Jobs Hub is bringing more fantastic career opportunities to the Borough. On October 14th the Jobs Hub will be hosting their first ever 'Jobs Market' at The Corn Exchange, Bedford. From 10am-3pm the Jobs market will offer residents career advice and guidance, job opportunities and help those wishing to start up new businesses.
13 Oct 2013
Preserving the Embankment
A £50,000 project to repair and renew some of the historic balustrades along The Embankment in Bedford town centre is now underway.
21 Oct 2013