Today, Saturday 27th July is Armed Forces Day, and although the usual annual celebrations have not been possible in Bedford town centre, the Armed Forces Flag has been flying at Borough Hall and Mayor Dave Hodgson has recorded a video message of thanks.
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Today marks the 75th anniversary of the signing of the Charter of the United Nations on 26 June 1945, in San Francisco, at the conclusion of the United Nations Conference on International Organization.
This summer, the existing spot speed cameras in Turvey will be removed and replaced by a new average speed camera system.
The Bedford Town Centre Plan, which sets out a vision based on Bedford being a great place to live, work, shop, learn and explore, will be considered for approval at the Council's Executive meeting tonight.
Following the announcement from Central Government that lockdown measures are due be eased next month, Bedford Borough Council is urging residents to continue to stay home where possible and continue to follow current social distancing rules.