£56million in Coronavirus support given to local businesses
Figures released by Bedford Borough Council show that it has awarded £56million of support to local businesses affected by the Coronavirus pandemic lockdown and restrictions.
Figures released by Bedford Borough Council show that it has awarded £56million of support to local businesses affected by the Coronavirus pandemic lockdown and restrictions.
Today marks the launch of Adopt East, a regional adoption agency which has been established to recruit adopters across the East of England.
Bedford's Town Bridge and Riverside Bridge which have been illuminated in Pink and Blue since the 9th October will join the wave of light tonight (15th October) to show support for individuals, families and charities supporting those affected by the loss of a baby during pregnancy, at or soon after birth and in infancy.
The Government has announced three new Coronavirus Tiers to clarify local restrictions. Bedford Borough has been placed in Tier One/Medium Alert Level.
Bedford Borough Council has awarded a grant of £23,000 to Bedford Foodbank to help families struggling during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Kempston Centre and Gadsby Street Day Centres, for people with a learning disability, reopened on Monday 5 October and Goldington Day Centre, for older people, will reopen on Monday 19 October.