SMART CRIB Appeal
Today sees the launch of SMART Prebend Centre's annual Cold Relief In Bedford Appeal (CRIB) and Mayor Dave Hodgson recently met up with some of the SMART team and CEO Anita McCallum to launch this year's appeal.
15 Nov 2022
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Bedford Borough Council successfully joins Art Council England’s Investment Programme
For the first time ever Bedford Borough Council has been successful in joining ACE's national portfolio of funded organisations (NPOs). The Higgins Bedford has received a conditional funding offer of £65k per year for three years from 2023-2026.
19 Nov 2022
Bedford Borough launches healthy workplace standards
Bedford Borough Council, in partnership with Central Bedfordshire and Milton Keynes City Councils, has launched a new set of health and wellbeing standards for local workplaces. The Healthy Workplace Standards are intended to help employers, even the smallest firms who don't have the resources for a dedicated post or team, support the health and wellbeing of their workforce.
20 Nov 2022
National Highways Agency A428 Black Cat to Caxton Gibbet public information events
The National Highways Agency is holding a number of A428 Black Cat to Caxton Gibbet public information events in the coming weeks before consultation later in the year.
16 Nov 2022
Have your say on how the UK commemorates the COVID pandemic
The UK Commission on COVID Commemoration has launched a consultation giving people across the UK the opportunity to say how they think the pandemic should be remembered and with possible suggestions including the adoption of a Remembrance Sunday-style symbol, dedicated memorials and reflective spaces. You can find out more at https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/covid-commemoration-consultation
21 Nov 2022
Fly-tipper identified and fined for leaving painting at Clothes and Shoe collection point
Bedford Borough Council continues its crackdown on fly-tippers. A fly-tipper has been fined this month for illegally dumping a painting next to a clothes and shoe collection point. The person responsible was identified by the Council's Environmental Crime Team using footage from the site in Great Denham.
28 Nov 2022