Bedford Radio is bringing digital radio to the Bedford area

The new local radio station for Bedford - Bedford Radio is leading on a community consortium of local community-based radio stations to bring DAB to the Bedford area.

Bedfordshire Rural Communities Charity receives £45,000 from Bedford Borough Council

Bedford Borough Council has announced a grant of £45,000 to Bedfordshire Rural Communities Charity to deliver support to residents over the winter.

Loss of Crucial Right of Way Averted as Network Rail Commits to Footbridge Alternative

After writing previously on mayordave.org.uk about Network Rail's plan to remove the riverside footbridge over the railway near Prebend Street in Bedford without providing any alternative to protect the right of way, I am delighted to report that following our negotiations it has committed to a major investment in a new footpath and underpass.

Warm Spaces, Warm Homes and Pension Credits

Winter is certainly here! To help residents, Bedford Borough Council is working with local partners to develop a Warm Spaces network. Warm Spaces provide somewhere people can go to stay warm and maybe enjoy some company and a hot drink, or simply spend time reading a magazine or book.

Further Update on St Mary's Street Works

I know how anxious residents and businesses are for the major roadworks to reconstruct St Mary's Street to be completed as soon as possible, so I am pleased to report that work is progressing well. Those who have been using the road heading south will have noticed that the first section has been completed, with the single line of traffic now moved over to the newly reconstructed left hand side of the road (the surface work is not complete here; the whole road will be resurfaced together towards the end of the works period next month.) Work is now underway on the northbound side of the road, which is being excavated.

Happy New Year!