Mayor Dave Writes: Hospital Downgrade Plans Will Rip Vital Services Out from our Community
Mayor Dave, seen here addressing the Save Riverbank Ward rally in July 2013, warned of the danger of Commissioners exploiting the...
9 Jul 2014
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Bedford River Festival- Less Than Two Weeks To Go!
People travel from all over the world to attend this event, which is just on your doorstep if you live in the borough! Bedford's hugely popular River Festival will take place on Saturday 19th - Sunday 20th July.
8 Jul 2014
Certificate of Excellence for Two Borough Parks
Bedford Borough's two country parks have both been awarded a 'Certificate of Excellence' by the world's largest travel site,...
8 Jul 2014
Mayor Dave Hodgson Slams 'Devastating' Hospital Downgrade Plans
Having warned for well over a year of NHS Commissioners' plans to downgrade Bedford Hospital via the current health review,...
4 Jul 2014
Goldington Update- Superfast Broadband is Here!
Bedford Borough Council has worked with the Government and BT to bring the national broadband rollout programme to Bedford Borough. The "Spires" houses (Maskell Drive etc) and the houses on the new Orbit estate (Markham Rise etc) have received one of the new cabinets in this scheme. The cabinet is based on Maskell Drive but serves both areas.
4 Jul 2014
Bypass Go-Ahead Secured!
The construction of a completed western bypass will go ahead after Mayor Dave Hodgson announced that the Council has successfully overcome the array of obstacles blocking the crucial project. The Council is now issuing tender documents and building work is expected to start as soon as September.
4 Jul 2014