Bedford Borough Council appoint new Director of Children’s Services
Following a competitive selection process, Martin Purbrick has been offered the role of Bedford Borough Council's Director of Children's Services.
16 Apr 2022
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Bedford Borough Council receives grant from Government’s Culture Recovery Fund
Bedford Borough Council has been awarded £163,943 as part of the Government's £1.57 billion Culture Recovery Fund (CRF) to help face the challenges of the coronavirus pandemic and to ensure they have a sustainable future.
9 Nov 2020
Meetings for Parents and Carers on HEART's Alarming Plans for Cauldwell, Shackleton and Shortstown Primaries
Mayor Dave Hodgson has been informed that the HEART Academies Trust is holding meetings tonight (16th) and tomorrow (17th) for parents and carers of children at Shortstown, Shackleton or Cauldwell Primary Schools about their deeply unpopular plans to remove the Head Teacher posts and local governing bodies from those schools. Both meetings are taking place at Bedford Academy on Mile Road, at 6:30pm.
16 Oct 2018
London Northwestern Railway compensation for season ticket holders
London Northwestern Railway, who operate the Bedford to Bletchley Marston Vale line, are offering compensation for season ticket holders to make up for their delays and cancellations in recent months.
7 Jan 2020
Mayoral Election result
After a long Count the results of this year's Mayoral Election have been announced.
5 May 2023
Mayor Dave launches new Economic Prosperity Plan for Bedford Borough
Mayor Dave Hodgson has outlined the Council's ambitions for economic development in Bedford Borough in the new Economic Prosperity Plan. The plan will focus on three key areas: supporting sustainable business growth, promoting the vitality of our town centres and encouraging education and skills development for all ages.
9 Dec 2022