Great Big Green Week joins the Green Earth Vegan Fair – Saturday 25 September
Great Big Green Week is joining the Green Earth Vegan Fair taking place tomorrow, Saturday 25 September, from 10am to 4pm in Harpur Square.
24 Sep 2021
News
Motorists reminded to follow diversions through roadworks
Anglian Water is carrying out essential mains strengthening works in Oakley Road, Bromham to ensure the pipes continue to supply water to the surrounding areas. This work is expected to be complete by 22 October.
24 Sep 2021
New Government COVID plan continues to be behind the curve
Commenting on the Government's COVID winter plan Liberal Democrat Group Leader Councillor Christine McHugh reminded last week's Local Outbreak Engagement Board that "The national Government's response has been behind the curve throughout the pandemic, reacting too late to trends that were in fact obvious. Despite the success of the vaccines and vaccine rollout, the latest figures show there are over 10 times the number of cases, 16 times the number of hospitalisations and 3 times as many deaths now compared with the same time last year. In addition, national commentators are saying hospitals are currently operating close to winter-level pressures before winter has even begun."
22 Sep 2021
Bedford High Street works move to overnight
With Phase 2 of the Bedford High Street improvement works on track to finish ahead of schedule, the next stage of works on the east of St Paul's Square begins.
22 Sep 2021
Increase in National Insurance will not fund increased need for council-provided social care
Liberal Democrat Portfolio Holder for Finance Councillor Michael Headley revealed the lack of support for council funded social care from the Government's proposed 1.25% increase in National Insurance contributions at last week's Budget & Corporate Overview & Scrutiny Committee.
21 Sep 2021
Recycle Week: ‘Step It Up’ in the fight against Climate Change!
It's Recycle Week, and Recycle Now are asking us all to 'Step It Up' in the fight against climate change and take action to protect our environment through even better recycling habits.
20 Sep 2021