Refugee Week (20-26 June) is a nationwide initiative that celebrates the contributions, creativity and resilience of refugees, migrants and people seeking sanctuary to the UK and encourages better understanding between communities.
Last week, Mayor Dave Hodgson visited St James's Church, Biddenham to meet with some of Ukrainian guests that are now in Bedford Borough to hear first hand their experiences. I also visited PBIC who are coordinating support for guests and hosts to again hear about any issues.
The play area at the east of Bedford Park, nearest the lake, will be having a major upgrade as part of Bedford Borough Council's £500,000 investment in children's play areas this year.
Mayor Dave Hodgson has announced green investment at Brookside Care Home in Kempston and Eileen Wade Primary School, following a successful bid by the Council for £624,918 from the Government's Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme.
Have your say on the new planning guidance for the Forest of Marston Vale area.
The Armed Forces Day flag was raised at Borough Hall earlier today.
