Bedford Borough Council is asking vulnerable groups and those self-isolating to pay their Council Tax over the phone or online instead of paying it in person.
£10.12million has already landed in local businesses bank accounts, to support them through the impact of coronavirus on their business
Bedford Independent are reporting that Bedford's Booktastic children's book festival will be live-streamed after organisers decided they wouldn't let the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic force them to cancel.
Mayor Dave Hodgson has wished residents a Happy Easter and given a special thank you to Key Workers and everyone who is staying at home on his facebook page.
Bedford Borough Liberal Democrats wish a very Happy Easter to all.
Due to coronavirus this is a challenging time for everyone, including children. Children and young people will have particular concerns and questions, so the Children's Commissioner for England has created a children's guide to coronavirus to help explain the situation.
