With COVID-19 infection rates increasing and national restrictions in place to reduce the spread of the virus sadly there won't be a big Christmas Light switch-on event this year. However, Christmas lights will still be in place across Bedford Town Centre bringing festive illuminations from today, 16 November.
The Woodland Trust have announced a Free Trees for Schools & Communities project.
Bedford Borough Liberal Democrats wish a very happy and safe Diwali to everyone celebrating.
Mayor Dave Hodgson has wished everyone celebrating a very happy Diwali.
With national restrictions in place closing businesses including pubs, restaurants and non-essential shops Bedford Borough Council is calling on residents to do everything they can to drive down infection rates and avoid the extension of restrictions locally in December.
The threat of flooding is a major risk to many homes across Bedford Borough and the Council is urging residents to be flood aware this flood awareness week.