This week is Volunteer Week 2020, and I wanted to take the opportunity to thank all of the volunteers in the Borough. This year my thank you is even bigger than normal, with so many people volunteering during the Coronavirus pandemic to help others.
Mayor Dave Hodgson has announced a boost for businesses in the town centre which will see changes to encourage pedestrians and cyclists.
Liberal Democrat prospective Police and Crime Commissioner Candidate for Bedfordshire Jas Parmar is encouraging town and parish councils to bid for new funding for projects to benefit local young people.
Four voluntary organisations in Bedfordshire, including two in Bedford Borough have been awarded the prestigious Queen's Award for Voluntary Service.
A public survey has been launched to allow people across Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes (BLMK) to share their experiences of local healthcare services during the coronavirus pandemic.
Eligible businesses are invited to apply to Bedford Borough Council by 19th June for a grant of up to £10,000 from the Government's discretionary business support grant scheme.