Bedford Borough Liberal Democrat Spokesperson Cllr Dean Crofts raised the issue of affordable housing at this week's Bedford Borough Council Housing Committee meeting, and stressed the need for continued action to tackle the disparity which currently sees average house prices in Bedford Borough being over nine times higher than average incomes.
Bedford Borough Council is once again giving away free tulip bulbs from the last Embankment Spring planting display.
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 6th:
Since lockdown began in March, Bedford Borough Council has issued fines to 48 people for fly-tipping.
Works to rebuild part of the B530 near Kempston Hardwick will start next week. The works will include replacement of sections of the road drainage system together with resurfacing of the road.
Bedford Borough Council and Bedfordshire Police are asking everyone to follow the guidance and avoid large gatherings, which could increase the spread of coronavirus, endanger health and lead to a local lockdown.