Final Local Plan 2040 consultation begins
Bedford Borough Council has launched its Local Plan 2040 for the next and final stage of consultation.
18 Jun 2022
News
Bedford Borough Liberal Democrats call for extension of free school meals
An adviser's suggestion to extend free school meals to 1.1 million extra children has been ignored by the government in their new, heavily criticised Food Strategy. The recommendation to extend free school meals to everyone on Universal Credit up to 16 was firstly watered down and then ignored by government. Bedford Borough Liberal Democrats are calling on the government to extend free school meals to all children on Universal Credit.
17 Jun 2022
Celebrating Refugee Week 2022
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.
17 Jun 2022
Ukrainian guests
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.
16 Jun 2022
Fifty Local Groups Collect Tulip Bulbs from Bedford Borough Council
Following the spring flowering display on the Embankment, the Council hosted a free giveaway of tulip bulbs for local community groups.
16 Jun 2022
Local Plan 2040
Mayor Dave Hodgson has recorded a video about the Local Plan 2040 consultation, you can see it here.
15 Jun 2022