Police Community Support Officers in Bedfordshire cut by 55%
The number of Police Community Support Officers (PCSOs) on Bedfordshire streets has fallen dramatically by 55% since 2015.
10 Feb 2023
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National Lottery Funding for Coronation events
The National Lottery has made funding available to support events and activities celebrating the Coronation of King Charles III.
10 Feb 2023
Free crafts for children at Bedford Borough Libraries this half-term
From Saturday 11 to Saturday 18 February, 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; creating bug masks, paper bag dinosaurs, and Valentine's Day Cards. There will also be colouring and Lego clubs in all the libraries. Bedford Central Library has a special half-term Story Time on Wednesday 15 February 11:30am - 12:00pm.
9 Feb 2023
Bedford Borough continues to support families during half term break
For the February half term break, Bedford Borough Council will continue to provide supermarket vouchers to thousands of families who are entitled to income related free school meals.
9 Feb 2023
Vigil for Ukraine
Mayor Dave Hodgson, Councillors and residents will be holding a silent vigil for Ukraine on the anniversary of the Russian invasion on Friday 24 February at 6pm at Harpur Square in Bedford.
8 Feb 2023
New Bugs and Bees locations confirmed after more success
At a meeting of the Climate Change Committee this week, Mayor Dave Hodgson confirmed the new locations for rewilding and relaxed grass cutting to help save the bees and boost biodiversity across Bedford Borough. The new sites include Margetts Road, Aylesbury Road, Clapham Road Roundabout, Moor Lane, Bedford Park and Bowhill Park.
8 Feb 2023