Bringing empty homes back into use
Bedford Council is bringing empty homes back into use, often by using Compulsory Purchase Orders (CPOs).
24 Jul 2018
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Development commences at Bedford Link Logistics Park
LondonMetric Property Plc and Graftongate recently hosted a ceremony at Bedford Link Logistics Park to mark the start of construction of three new logistics warehouses. The event was attended by Bedford's Liberal Democrat Mayor Dave Hodgson.
19 Jul 2018
Have your say on the future of the Putnoe Walk-in Centre
There has been more bad news about the future of Putnoe walk-in Centre. Bedfordshire NHS commissioners (BCCG) have changed their plan to provide a 'like-for-like' walk-in centre replacement at the former North Wing hospital site, and instead are planning to close the walk-in centre altogether in May 2019, after first reducing its hours from this October. You can see local Liberal Democrat campaigner Christine McHugh discussing this on facebook.
17 Jul 2018
Mayor's 'Huge Thank You' as 40th Anniversary River Festival is Celebrated in Style
Mayor Dave Hodgson has said a 'huge thank you' to everyone who visited and everyone involved in the 40th anniversary Bedford River Festival.
17 Jul 2018
Visit the Virtual Orchestra
Visitors to the River Festival may have noticed the Virtual Orchestra in Riverside Square. The Virtual Orchestra is an immersive experience from the Philharmonia Orchestra and has a 10-room installation where you can play along and sit on stage with the orchestra.
16 Jul 2018
Enjoy Bedford River Festival - This Weekend!
Bedford's 40th Anniversary River Festival is this weekend, on Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th July. This year's event is set to be the biggest and best yet, and you can download a programme (including site map) on the council website at www.bedford.gov.uk/riverfestival.
14 Jul 2018