Earth Day 2021
Today, April 22nd is Earth Day, and events are taking place around the world in support of climate action.
22 Apr 2021
News
Major Changes in New East Midlands Railway Timetable from May
A new East Midlands Railway Timetable from May has been published, and it includes a number of major changes to the services offered over the last three years. These include the long-awaited return of peak-time services to London and the end of rail replacement buses between Wellingborough and Bedford, which have been in place in the morning peak time since 2018. However, the new services also confirm the loss of almost all direct services between Bedford and destinations north of Kettering, with services on the new electric line terminating at Corby.
21 Apr 2021
Bedford’s Embankment coming into bloom
With Spring starting to arrive in earnest, Bedford's Embankment is starting to come into bloom providing a beautiful seasonal spectacle down the river.
20 Apr 2021
Meeting with the Poets Steering Group
Yesterday evening Councillor Headley and I met residents from the Poets area, some of whose homes will be severely affected by the East West Rail Company's proposals. I confirmed that we would continue to argue for a four track railway north of Bedford station that wouldn't need any homes demolished here. This has always been our view.
19 Apr 2021
Still time to register to vote for upcoming elections
To vote in next month's important Bedfordshire Police and Crime Commissioner election, residents must register to vote by midnight tonight, April 19.
19 Apr 2021
Weekly Coronavirus figures for Bedford Borough published
The latest weekly coronavirus statistics for Bedford Borough have been published.
18 Apr 2021