St George's Day

Happy St George's Day. We are flying the Cross of St George at both Borough Hall and the Old Town hall today to celebrate England's national day.

Bedford Borough Council to hold two public meetings to hear views on East West Rail consultation response

Bedford Borough Council is holding two virtual meetings to hear views from residents and businesses on what they wish to see in the Council's response to the current East West Rail Company consultation.

East West Rail 2021 consultation: Plans for the Poets

There is an interesting and useful article about the potential impacts of the East West Railway Company's proposals on the Poets area of Bedford at https://bedfordrail.wordpress.com/2021/04/21/ewr-2021-consultation-plans-for-the-poets In the Council's previous responses to the East West Rail Company we based our views on a four-track line which would not have put these homes at risk. We will make the case for improving the existing four track railway north out of Bedford rather than adding the additional tracks during this consultation. We have already asked for technical work to be done on a four track railway, as well as to challenge the East West Rail Company on the amount of land they indicate they require.

John Bunyan Boat starts again on 31st May

Jas Parmar expresses joy as the Court of Appeal ruled in favour of the Postmasters wrongly convicted of fraud, false accounting and theft

Local Postmaster Jas Parmar has expressed joy as the Court of Appeal ruled in favour of the Postmasters who were wrongly convicted of fraud, false accounting and theft.

Coronavirus vaccinations for those aged 42 or over

Bedfordshire's Clinical Commissioning Group have advised that people aged 42 or over are starting to receive letters from the NHS England National Booking Service advising that they are able to book Coronavirus vaccination appointments.