Bedford Borough Council's Executive discussed the financial impact of COVID-19 following a report highlighting that the council is facing a financial gap of between £22 and £36million over the next five years with the impact of COVID-19 causing a significant pressure.
Yesterday the Prime Minister outlined new rules to stop the spread of Coronavirus, some of which come into effect this week.
Mayor Dave Hodgson has opened the new Lidl store at St John's Retail Park on Rope Walk. Mayor Dave said "I am pleased to see a Lidl south of the river in Bedford and welcome the 20 new jobs."
The government has released new legislation as part of its efforts to drive down the rate of coronavirus infection and support the test and trace system.
30 million people will be offered the flu vaccine this year, the highest number ever, in a bid to reduce the combined threat of flu and COVID-19.
Under the Same Sky, a new art and social history exhibition that explores artists depictions of the sky above and the local impact of the weather over time, opens at The Higgins Bedford on Saturday 3rd October 2020.
