Winter is coming
From Friday 22 October, Bedford Borough Council is in its 'winter maintenance period'. This means gritting crews are ready to go out spreading salt on roads to keep traffic moving and safe, as temperatures drop.
22 Oct 2021
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Could you open your home to someone who needs support and become part of our shared lives scheme?
Shared Lives is a scheme run by Bedford Borough Council where people open their lives and homes up to support people from the age of 16 with learning disabilities. As a member of the scheme you will be paid to provide support from your own home or the wider community.
22 Oct 2021
October Half-term Activities
We are delighted to announce that Bedford Borough Council is funding a range of active child care activities across October Half Term. All places are FREE for:
21 Oct 2021
Bedford Borough Council Provide School Holiday Food Vouchers This Half Term
Bedford Borough Council will again be providing vouchers to families with children eligible for income related free school meals.
20 Oct 2021
Bedford Borough Council freezes car park charges for fifth year in a row
There will be no increase in council car park charges from January 2022 thanks to the decision made by Mayor Dave Hodgson and colleagues. Commenting on this decision Mayor Dave Hodgson said "This is great news for our residents who have already been through so much in the last 18 months, freezing car park charges for the fifth successive year is one way in which the council can provide support."
20 Oct 2021
Good progress on ‘Northern Gateway’ works
Works started on the 'Northern Gateway' in June 2021 to ease congestion around the Clapham Road/Manton Lane roundabout, which will also benefit the A6 roundabout.
19 Oct 2021