World Kidney Day
Earlier today Mayor Dave Hodgson visited Bedford Hospital and met with health colleagues to mark World Kidney Day.
9 Mar 2023
News
Council takes action on financial challenges whilst protecting services
At a meeting of the Executive, Finance Portfolio Holder Councillor Michael Headley outlined the strategies put in place to deal with the financial challenges the Council faces caused by years of Conservative government cuts and huge inflationary pressure. The measures have offset the additional forecast costs from children's social care placements and temporary accommodation, whilst protecting vital frontline services as the Council has done every year since 2009.
9 Mar 2023
Bridges lit for International Women's Day
It's not the most pleasant evening, but the Town Bridge and Riverside Bridge have been lit purple to make #InternationalWomensDay tonight.
8 Mar 2023
Emergency repairs scheduled for Bedford Royal Engineers Bridge
Bedford Borough Council is closing the Royal Engineers Bridge on Thursday 9 and Friday 10 March 2023 while emergency repairs are conducted.
8 Mar 2023
Mayor Dave announces new food waste collection service
Mayor Dave Hodgson has announced that Bedford Borough Council will be introducing a new weekly food waste collection service. Residents will be able to dispose of food waste sustainably into a caddy bin provided by the Council. The service will be introduced during the 2024/25 financial year.
8 Mar 2023
Mayor Dave Hodgson visits New Earth Solutions recycling facility
Mayor Dave Hodgson and Councillor Charles Royden, Portfolio Holder for Environment, visited the Mid UK Recycling material recycling facility in February.
8 Mar 2023