£6.5million paid to support local businesses
Bedford Borough Council is automatically paying £6.5million to businesses that have had to close during lockdown.
Bedford Borough Council is automatically paying £6.5million to businesses that have had to close during lockdown.
The latest weekly coronavirus statistics for Bedford Borough have been published. The figures show that in the seven days up to January 10th:
Mayor Dave Hodgson has recorded a new video about Coronavirus vaccinations in Bedford Borough. You can watch the video here. In the video Mayor Dave Hodgson says: There is a some good COVID-19 news at last! There are approved vaccines and vaccinations started in Bedford Borough earlier this month. There are currently two sites in the Borough - Kings House on Ampthill Road and the Gurdwara in Queens Park. The Hospital is also vaccinating and a start has been made on care homes. I have been told that all care home residents and staff will be vaccinated by the end of January. I'd like to say a big 'THANK YOU' to all staff and the volunteers who are making this happen. You will have seen on the TV news that progress is patchy across the country and in Bedford and the East of England we're behind on delivery. I wrote to the Prime Minister again earlier this month laying out my concerns, a little less over-promising would be helpful in managing expectations! Supply of the vaccines has been stop-st
A new temporary East Midlands Railway timetable will come into force from Monday 25 January with some off-peak and less popular services temporarily removed from the timetable due the National Lockdown and staff availability.
Big Energy Saving Week runs from 18 to 24 January. The week focuses on raising public awareness of how to switch energy supplier or tariff to get the best deal, access discounts and make homes energy efficient.
The planned installation of a new footbridge at Manton Lane, which was delayed due to an outbreak of Coronavirus at a sub-contractor's facility, is taking place this weekend.