There is a fantastic line-up of engaging and educational activities for families to enjoy during the upcoming half-term break from Saturday 27 May to Sunday 4 June. From interactive creative sessions to captivating storytelling sessions, Bedford Borough Libraries and The Higgins Bedford are both set to provide a vibrant and enriching experience for children and parents alike.
Bedford Borough Liberal Democrats have called on the Conservative Mayor to keep the Climate Change, Housing and Rural Affairs Committees of the Executive introduced by former Mayor Dave Hodgson. The committees ensure that these important issues are kept at the forefront of public discussion. However, the future of these committees is now under threat, following the announcement that the Mayor is reviewing whether to continue with them or not.
Outdoor gym equipment has now been installed as part of the Riverside for All project that was overseen by Councillor Henry Vann as the former Portfolio Holder for Town Centres and Planning. The project is also seeing new paths installed in St Mary's gardens, the resurfacing of the Embankment and new signage along the riverside.
Bedford Borough Council is currently conducting customer satisfaction surveys for two of its award winning parks, Bedford Park and Addison Howard Park.
Bedford Borough Liberal Democrats have called for Anglian Water to be overhauled, along with the rest of the water industry, following an overdue apology for sewage dumping. This comes following the Surfers against Sewage Paddle Out Protest this weekend, demanding that water companies stop making a profit from pollution and start investing in our future, for the sake of people and the planet.
The Bedford Kite and Motoring Festival will be returning over the weekend of the 24 and 25 June 2023 from 10am - 4pm each day. As always, this is a free event for visitors to attend and promises to be even more exciting than ever before with a wide range of activities and things to see right across the weekend.