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
News
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
Bypass Go-Ahead Secured!
This photo shows mayor Dave at the Clapham/A6 end of the bypass, on which construction will begin this autumn ...
30 Jun 2014
Bedford Town Centre Bucks National Trend with Further Fall in Vacant Shop Space
New figures show that Bedford town centre's shop vacancy rate continues to fall, bucking the national trend and outstripping neighbouring towns.
25 Jun 2014
