It is a religious time of year with both Lent and Ramadan currently being observed and Good Friday and Easter Sunday fast approaching. Vaisakhi and Eid-al-Fitr will also be celebrated later this month.
Councillor Charles Royden, Portfolio Holder for Environment, joined representatives from Places for People, Bedford Borough Council and other partners for a site visit of Adamson Court, Kempston in February It was an opportunity to learn how funding from the Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund will be used to benefit residents.
Bedford Borough Council's Sports Development Unit is launching new eight-week sports courses for adults over 35 years old. Courses can be booked from today (30 March) and will begin from the week of 15 May 2023, bookings are on a first come first served basis.
From Saturday 1 to Sunday 16 April, families are invited to visit Bedford Borough Libraries for free fun craft activities. Bedford Central, Bromham, Kempston, Putnoe, and Wootton libraries all have activities planned. Crafts include making Easter bunting, Easter wreaths, and butterfly bracelets. There will also be Lego clubs in all the libraries. Bedford Central Library has a special Easter Story Time on Wednesday 5 April 11:30am - 12:00pm.
Earlier today Mayor Dave was interviewed by the BBC about his ambitious plans for Bedford town centre.
New analysis by the Liberal Democrats reveals that nearly 50 pubs, restaurants and cafes are at risk in Bedford Borough following the Chancellor's Budget. The analysis also predicts that 1,786 businesses are expected to close across the East of England.