Council Office Blocks Making Way for Public Space, Return of Town Centre Cinema and Much More

This photo taken this week from River Street car park shows what little is left of the Council office buildings which stand, or rather stood, beside the Town Hall Office Block alongside the River Great Ouse. The Town Hall Office Block and neighbouring council blocks are being demolished to make way for a large, public riverside square and for new restaurants and retail outlets as part of the development which is bringing town centre cinema back to Bedford. This week the developers Coplan announced the operators that have been signed up to date, which include Vue Cinema and restaurants Zizzi, Chimichanga and Bella Italia.

Mayor Dave - Transformation of Allhallows Car Park Another Major Step Forward for Bus Station Area

On the eve of its reopening last Thursday following its latest phase of refurbishment, Mayor Dave Hodgson visited Allhallows multi-storey car park at the bus station to check on the progress of its transformation as part of the regeneration of the area. The much-needed, multi-million pound refurbishment of the car park is a major feature of the bus station regeneration works which also include new toilets, a new surface car park, new shop fronts and more, all in addition to a brand new bus station.

Mayor Helps Launch Latest BedPop Pop-Up Shop in Bedford Town Centre

Mayor Dave Hodgson yesterday attended the launch of the latest 'BedPop' Pop-Up shop at 68 High Street, Bedford, where two small Bedfordshire businesses will be trading until Saturday. for a unique chance to see what it's like to have a shop in a major town centre.

Mayor Dave Writes: Make Your Voice Heard on Spitting Enforcement Consultation

Late-Night Parking Boost for Town Centre Businesses

In a boost for Bedford Town Centre's excellent restaurants, bars and pubs, Mayor Dave Hodgson is introducing all-night parking for the first time ever at both Lurke Street and River Street Multi Storey Car Parks.

Crowds Defy the Weather to Cheer on Women's Tour Cyclists