The Higgins Bedford celebrates LGBT+ History Month
The Higgins Bedford is celebrating LGBT+ History Month this February with a new art display and creative events for visitors to enjoy.
6 Feb 2023
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Children’s Laureate, Joseph Coelho, will visit Kempston Library
Bedford Borough Libraries is excited to welcome an award winning performance poet and children's author to one of its libraries. Following a previous postponement, Joseph Coelho, the Waterstones Children's Laureate will now visit Kempston Library on Monday 20 February, 1pm to 2:15pm. He will be signing up for a library card and speaking to visitors and staff, everyone is welcome to attend. Joseph will be speaking to visitors and performing some of his poetry. A class from a local school will also be at the event.
8 Feb 2023
Elstow Solar Farm exceeds expectations for energy and income generation
It is six months on from when Elstow Solar Farm first went operational, and it is already far exceeding expectations in terms of energy and income generation. The state-of-the-art solar farm has generated 1,926Mwh of energy, more than originally predicted. This has led to over £127,000 more income for the council than was originally estimated.
6 Feb 2023
Bedford Borough celebrates Foster Carers
Bedford Borough Council's annual Foster Carer Awards returned last week, following a two-year break, to celebrate the borough's fosters carers and say 'Thank You' for all that they do to support the children and young people in their care.
3 Feb 2023
£11.3m of Business Cases approved under Bedford Town Deal
The Bedford Town Deal Board has announced that four further business cases, which were submitted in 2022, have been approved by Central Government, giving the green light to start delivering the projects.
7 Feb 2023
Sri Lankan 75th anniversary of Independence
Today the Sri Lankan flag is flying at Borough Hall to celebrate the 75th anniversary of Independence for Sri Lanka.
4 Feb 2023