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.
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."
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.
Households in the UK will pay a whopping £100 million more for their Christmas energy bills than they did in 2020.
There will be no increase in council car park charges from January 2022 thanks to the decision made by Mayor Dave Hodgson and colleagues.
Mayor Dave Hodgson has written a update on East West Rail for Bedford Bulletin and Kempston Calling, you can read the article here or below: