A Book of Condolence will be opened on Saturday at the Harpur Suite in Bedford. This will remain open from 8am to 5pm until the day after the funeral for those who would like to sign it. There is also an online Book of Condolence you can sign at www.royal.uk
Buckingham Palace has confirmed that Her Majesty the Queen, Elizabeth II, has passed away at Balmoral Castle today.
Mayor Dave Hogson has laid a tribute to the Queen at Russell Park where Bedford Borough Council has set up a Floral Tribute Site at the western end of the park.
The Union Flag is at half-mast at both The Old Town and Borough Hall as a mark of respect and in memory of Queen Elizabeth II
Mayor Dave Hodgson has made a statement on the passing of Her Majesty the Queen. Mayor Dave said:
Last night the Housing Committee received an update on the success of Roger's Court after its first year of operation. The building was commissioned and opened in August 2021 by Bedford Borough Council providing 20 units of high quality, self-contained accommodation for people who were sleeping rough. Committee members heard that Roger's Court has been "extremely effective at enabling residents at very high risk of homelessness and rough sleeping to maintain a tenancy in good quality and safe accommodation".