Local Councillor Henry Vann has slammed the Tories for promoting out-of-town shopping centres and failing to back Bedford, whilst not telling the full story on Bedford Town Centre and having over a million pounds of uncosted promises in their manifesto.
From Saturday 1 to Sunday 16 April, 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 making Easter bunting, Easter wreaths, and butterfly bracelets. There will also be Lego clubs in all the libraries. Bedford Central Library has a special Easter Story Time on Wednesday 5 April 11:30am - 12:00pm.
Attendance figures for the Borough's Warm Spaces Network have passed 2,000 as residents continue to suffer from the cost of living crisis. 15 organisations have submitted their attendance figures, therefore the actual number is likely to be much higher with the Council's Warm Spaces Network now having over 30 organisations signed up.
The East of England Trading Standards Association (EETSA) have made available a grant of £20,000 to assist services across the region with training needs, providing opportunities for services to introduce new officers to the profession and gain valuable experience and knowledge from those already working within Trading Standards.
Bedford Borough is celebrating this Social Work Week by thanking all social care staff for their tireless efforts in providing support and care to those in need. Social Work Week is a time to recognise the vital role of social care workers in the Borough and to encourage others to consider a career in this important field.
Three Bedford Borough Council care homes have received awards from My Learning Network for their use of Reminiscence Interactive Therapy Activities (RITA).
