Big Garden Birdwatch 2022
The RSPB's Big Garden Birdwatch returns in a few weeks. The RSPB are asking people to count the birds you see in your garden, from you balcony or in your local park for one hour between 28th and 30th January.
8 Jan 2022
News
Works begin on Kempston Mill Bridge
Works to repair and reopen Kempston Mill Bridge will begin on Monday 10 January.
7 Jan 2022
Council Tax Reduction Scheme continues to support the most vulnerable
At a meeting of the Executive this week, Finance Portfolio Holder Councillor Michael Headley put forward proposals to continue the 100% Council Tax Reduction Scheme to support the Borough's vulnerable residents.
7 Jan 2022
Local school invests in new eco windows through the Mayor’s Climate Change Fund
Mayor Dave Hodgson has approved funding from the Climate Change Fund for Bedford Road Primary School's application to upgrade their windows to ultra-efficient double-glazed PVCu windows. Commenting on this decision, Mayor Dave said "The Climate Change Fund was introduced to provide funding to reduce carbon emissions of community buildings. I was very pleased to receive this application. The new windows will make Bedford Road Primary School much more insulated, saving money and most importantly reducing heat and energy loss."
6 Jan 2022
Council invites charities and voluntary organisations to bid for funding
Bedford Borough Council has called for local charities and voluntary organisations to apply for funding that will help them to support members of communities that have been disproportionately impacted by COVID-19.
6 Jan 2022
Britain's £100 million Christmas energy bill bombshell
Households in the UK will pay a whopping £100 million more for their Christmas energy bills than they did in 2020.
4 Jan 2022