Action to Tackle Funding Crisis Caused by Government Cuts
Bedford Borough Council is taking further action to balance the books in the face of brutal government cuts in funding for local services.
22 Sep 2016
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We Want Your Views on Bedford Borough Libraries
Bedford Borough Council is asking for local views on its libraries to help shape the future of the service.
25 Jan 2016
Mayor: Closure Plan for Bedford Maternity 'Utterly Unacceptable'
Mayor Dave Hodgson has slammed plans announced by the NHS Bedfordshire and Milton Keynes Healthcare Review for the downgrading of Bedford Hospital, including the removal of all births.
10 Jun 2016
New Café at Priory Country Park!
This month Priory Country Park visitor centre has taken on a new lease of life with a brand new café!
26 Aug 2016
Independents' Day 2021
Independents' Day is a campaign that exists to support and promote independent retail businesses across the UK all year round, but with an annual focus on July 4th: 'Independents' Day' itself, however as this falls on a Sunday this year it is being celebrated all weekend.
3 Jul 2021
Mayor Welcomes Continuing Fall in Borough Unemployment
New figures from the Office for National Statistics have revealed the extent of the continuing fall in unemployment in Bedford Borough. The number of people claiming Job Seeker's allowance has fallen by 46% - more than 2,000 people - since February last year. Meanwhile, the age group with the highest proportion of claimants, 18 -24 year-olds, saw a particularly high month-to-month fall between September and October, with the numbers dropping by 16%. This is considerably faster than the regional reduction.
19 Nov 2014