The 'Townscape Heritage Initiative' (THI) regeneration project for Bedford High Street has formally come to a close, having achieved tremendous success in transforming a series of properties via the restoration of their heritage and historic features and comprehensive refurbishment.
Bedford i-lab, operated by Bedford Borough Council, has welcomed a number of new businesses, taking occupancy to record post-recession levels of over 90%.
Mayor Dave Hodsgon helped mark the arrival of another new business in Bedford Borough this week, at the opening of BEW Electrical Electrical Distributors' Bedford branch.
Holocaust Memorial Day was marked in Bedford Borough today with a multi-faith commemoration. The first part of the commemoration took place around the Anne Frank Tree in Russell Park, conducted by Reverend Ben Lewis from St Mary's Church, Goldington.
Mayor Dave Hodgson has repeated his congratulations to schools and students after the final published GCSE results data placed Bedford Borough at the top of the eastern region.
