Community groups invited to #ColourTheBorough with tulip bulb giveaway
Bedford Borough Council is offering local community groups the chance to #ColourTheBorough as part of the annual tulip bulb giveaway.
27 May 2023
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New outdoor gym opens on the Embankment
Outdoor gym equipment has now been installed as part of the Riverside for All project that was overseen by Councillor Henry Vann as the former Portfolio Holder for Town Centres and Planning. The project is also seeing new paths installed in St Mary's gardens, the resurfacing of the Embankment and new signage along the riverside.
24 May 2023
Bedford Borough Council Provides Exciting Half-Term Events for Families
There is a fantastic line-up of engaging and educational activities for families to enjoy during the upcoming half-term break from Saturday 27 May to Sunday 4 June. From interactive creative sessions to captivating storytelling sessions, Bedford Borough Libraries and The Higgins Bedford are both set to provide a vibrant and enriching experience for children and parents alike.
26 May 2023
Climate change, rural areas, and housing on the list for deprioritisation by new Mayor as Lib Dems call for committees to be protected
Bedford Borough Liberal Democrats have called on the Conservative Mayor to keep the Climate Change, Housing and Rural Affairs Committees of the Executive introduced by former Mayor Dave Hodgson. The committees ensure that these important issues are kept at the forefront of public discussion. However, the future of these committees is now under threat, following the announcement that the Mayor is reviewing whether to continue with them or not.
25 May 2023
Bedford Borough Council wins funding to improve walking and cycling routes
The government have announced that Bedford Borough Council has won funding for cycling and walking schemes to help promote healthy travel, reduce emissions and congestion. The successful bid was put together earlier this year after hard work from officers and Dave Hodgson's Executive.
29 May 2023
Great Big Green Week Events in Bedford Borough
The Great Big Green Week is the UK's biggest call for action on climate change, and will take place this year between 10 and 18 June 2023. Bedford Borough Council is proud to announce its participation and is planning a wide range of events.
28 May 2023