Help with Test and Trace
The government has released new legislation as part of its efforts to drive down the rate of coronavirus infection and support the test and trace system.
25 Sep 2020
News
New Lidl opens at Rope Walk
Mayor Dave Hodgson has opened the new Lidl store at St John's Retail Park on Rope Walk. Mayor Dave said "I am pleased to see a Lidl south of the river in Bedford and welcome the 20 new jobs."
24 Sep 2020
Weekly Coronavirus Figures for Bedford Borough Published
The latest weekly coronavirus statistics for Bedford Borough have been published. Presented once again in easy-to-read infographic form, the figures show that in the seven days up to September 20th:
24 Sep 2020
Changes to Coronavirus restrictions
Yesterday the Prime Minister outlined new rules to stop the spread of Coronavirus, some of which come into effect this week.
23 Sep 2020
Call for Halt to Harmful Health Authorities Merger as Plans are ‘Rammed Through’
Bedford Borough Liberal Democrats have called for a halt to the 'headlong rush' towards a merger of the Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes NHS Clinical Commissioning Groups, over fears that it could have a harmful impact on local health services in the future.
22 Sep 2020
Financial impact of COVID-19 for Bedford Borough Council
Bedford Borough Council's Executive discussed the financial impact of COVID-19 following a report highlighting that the council is facing a financial gap of between £22 and £36million over the next five years with the impact of COVID-19 causing a significant pressure.
22 Sep 2020