Bedford Borough Liberal Democrats have won unanimous Council backing over opposition to Conservative Government proposals for the planning system which would reduce local communities' involvement, impose poor quality development and threaten the delivery of vital infrastructure.
Bedford's Town Bridge and Riverside Bridge which have been illuminated in Pink and Blue since the 9th October will join the wave of light tonight (15th October) to show support for individuals, families and charities supporting those affected by the loss of a baby during pregnancy, at or soon after birth and in infancy.
Bedford Borough Liberal Democrats have welcomed the news that Bedford Hospital expects to make an announcement imminently that birth partners will be able to attend the hospital throughout labour, and not just during established labour as is the case currently.
Today marks the launch of Adopt East, a regional adoption agency which has been established to recruit adopters across the East of England.
Bedford's historic town bridge has been illuminated in Pink and Blue since 9th October to mark Baby Loss Awareness Week, and will join a wave of light on the 15 October to show support for individuals, families and charities supporting those affected by the loss of a baby during pregnancy, at or soon after birth and in infancy.
The Government has announced three new Coronavirus Tiers to clarify local restrictions. Bedford Borough has been placed in Tier One/Medium Alert Level.