Big Walk and Wheel 2022
Sustrans Big Walk and Wheel is the UK's largest inter‑school walking, wheeling, scooting and cycling challenge that inspires pupils to be amazing and take active journeys to school.
21 Mar 2022
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Mayor Dave Hodgson Hosts Climate Action Event
Over the last weekend of March, Bedford Borough Council will be hosting the Mayor's Climate Action Event in Bedford Town Centre. The event is being held to help both residents and local businesses take steps to become more sustainable.
21 Mar 2022
Mayor's Climate Change Fund: New LED Lights for Bedford Pentecostal Church
Thank you to Pastor Josh Masih for showing me around Bedford Pentecostal Church. Bedford Borough Council awarded £9,610 to the Bedford Pentecostal Church following their application to the Mayor's Climate Change Fund. This was used to install improved LED lighting to reduce the building's electricity consumption. It was fantastic to see the new lights in action and great to hear about the energy and money the church has saved since they were installed. The Mayor's Climate Change Fund can provide up to 50% match funding for projects that help to reduce carbon emission and energy costs of community buildings within Bedford Borough. Groups that can apply for the fund include voluntary and community groups, not for profit organisations, public sector organisations including schools and parish councils, registered charities and social enterprises. If you represent an eligible organisation and would like to apply for the Mayor's Climate Change Fund, you can register your interest by vi
22 Mar 2022
Coronavirus lockdown: two years on
Today marks the two-year anniversary of the first COVID-19 lockdown. Since then, the Borough and its residents have worked incredibly hard to support one another through this exceptionally challenging time. Sadly, Bedford Borough has lost many residents over this time and still some people are suffering from Long COVID.
23 Mar 2022
The Higgins Bedford Presents a New Exhibition - Exploring the Representation of Women in Art: Body & Soul
Body & Soul, a new exhibition exploring how women have been represented in art over the past two centuries, opens at The Higgins Bedford on Saturday 2nd April 2022.
24 Mar 2022
Big Walk and Wheel 2022: Week 1 Results
The results from the first week of the Big Walk and Wheel 2022 are in. There were over 21,000 sustainable journeys to Bedford Borough schools last week, which is amazing!
28 Mar 2022