Last week's Environment and Sustainable Communities Overview and Scrutiny Committee recognised the fantastic work by Bedford Borough Council in developing the rural cycle network. The committee received a report outlining the cycling infrastructure already in place across the Borough, the £100,000 signage investment and future plans for infrastructure and investment.
Stagecoach East have announced they will be launching a new 'Try a Bus' initiative to encourage Year 6 students in the Cygnet area of Bedford Borough to use the bus as part of their journey to school.
The Queen has been pleased to appoint Mrs Susan Lousada, DL, as Her Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of the County of Bedfordshire on the retirement of Mrs Helen Nellis CVO on 6th September 2022.
Bedford Borough Council is developing a new vision for physical activity for 2022-2030, called "Movement to Change".
Bedford Borough Council have awarded Bedford Borough Parent Carer Forum £100,000 through the Mayor's Youth Empowerment Fund, to help build an inclusive and fully accessible outdoor area of play within the existing Russell Park play area.
Starting on Saturday 18 June, Bedford Borough Council is restarting its Rural Bulky Waste collections for this summer.