Exciting Plans for Midland Road Shared
Work is expected to start imminently on the gateway Midland Road scheme, one part of the £22.6m Bedford Town Deal secured in June 2021.
14 Jan 2023
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Bedford Borough Council continues its crackdown on fly-tippers
A fly-tipper has been fined this month for illegally dumping a mattress from their car at the glass recycling bank in Priory Country Park, Bedford.
20 Dec 2022
Conservatives can’t be trusted with public finances
At Wednesday's Full Council Meeting Finance Portfolio Holder Councillor Michael Headley outlined the plan to reduce the council's funding gap this year. The plan sets out the measures that are already being taken to balance the budget in the face of unprecedented financial challenges that are impacting local authorities across the country. After years of Conservative government cuts to local government, councils (like all residents) are facing record high inflation, soaring energy prices and stagnant economic growth.
2 Dec 2022
Free crafts for children at Bedford Borough Libraries this half-term
From Saturday 11 to Saturday 18 February, families are invited to visit Bedford Borough Libraries for free fun craft activities. Bedford Central, Bromham, Kempston, Putnoe, and Wootton libraries all have activities planned. Crafts include; creating bug masks, paper bag dinosaurs, and Valentine's Day Cards. There will also be colouring and Lego clubs in all the libraries. Bedford Central Library has a special half-term Story Time on Wednesday 15 February 11:30am - 12:00pm.
9 Feb 2023
Bedford and District branch Royal British Legion Branch Centenary Service
Mayor Dave Hodgson attended the Bedford and District branch Royal British Legion Branch Centenary Service at St Peter-de-Merton Church this afternoon.
7 May 2022
Exciting Riverside Regeneration for Bedford Town Centre
Following my visit to see survey work underway on site in preparation for construction of the western bypass earlier in the week, this week brings a number of further exciting developments for Bedford. Notable amongst those is the formal approval of the release of land for the exciting redevelopment of the area on the north side of the river in Bedford, from the site of the current Town Hall office block all the way along to, and including, the current Riverside surface car park.
3 Mar 2011