Mayor Dave Hodgson has offered his thanks to all of the volunteers at The Higgins Bedford, with the number of people giving their time to the art gallery and museum tripling since January.
In a major intervention in support of Bedford Hospital, Bedford Borough Council has published new proposals which show that the Hospital can be sustainable in the future while retaining key services such as A&E, maternity and children's care.
Mayor Dave Hodgson has launched a new petition to save maternity services at Bedford Hospital, following the announcement this week of a proposed downgrade, including the removal of all births from the hospital.
Mayor Dave Hodgson has been awarded an MBE in the Queen's Birthday Honours List, and has thanked everyone sending their congratulations.
