Bedford Borough Council's Executive are to consider a core Council Tax increase of 0.9% as well as a 2% for the government's Adult Social Care precept, totalling a 2.9% increase for 2023/24. The increase would mean an average Band D Council Tax of £1,737.92.
Bedford charity, Friends for Life, which provides a much needed befriending service to elderly and isolated care home residents, is aiming to triple the number of people it can support thanks to a major grant from the Harpur Trust.
Do you sing in the shower? Do you think singing is only for the rugby ground or church? Think Again. Bedford Sings is a bold new initiative to celebrate those who sing in choirs in and around Bedford and takes place for the first time this year from 11-17 February.
Bedford Borough Council is pleased to announce that a large community effort has resulted in the opening of over 40 warm spaces for residents, with even more to come.
It is just 100 days until we have elections here in Bedford Borough.
The RSPB's Big Garden Birdwatch is back and will run between 27-29 January.
