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Council Office Blocks Making Way for Public Space, Return of Town Centre Cinema and Much More

This photo taken this week from River Street car park shows what little is left of the Council office buildings which stand, or rather stood, beside the Town Hall Office Block alongside the River Great Ouse. The Town Hall Office Block and neighbouring council blocks are being demolished to make way for a large, public riverside square and for new restaurants and retail outlets as part of the development which is bringing town centre cinema back to Bedford. This week the developers Coplan announced the operators that have been signed up to date, which include Vue Cinema and restaurants Zizzi, Chimichanga and Bella Italia.

Exciting Work at Bedford Bus Station!

The new Bedford Bus Station is moving closer to reality as progress continues on the multi-million pound regeneration of the gateway to Bedford town centre.

Mayor Dave - if you agree that people should be fined for spitting in public, let us know

Mayor Dave Hodgson on BBC Radio 1's 'Mayor of Where' Feature - Catch it While You Can!

Last Thursday, Mayor Dave Hodgson was BBC Radio 1's 'Mayor of Where', a feature on the station's drivetime show, presented by Greg James. The format of the feature sees a Mayor quizzed by newsreader Chris Smith in an attempt to identify the town, city or Borough led by the Mayor. Mayor Dave was invited by the BBC to take part on the day, and the live interview saw Dave answering a variety of questions including famous sons and daughters of the area and any foods for which it is welll known. As you would expect, the Bedfordshire clanger was discussed!

Mayor Dave - Investing in our Schools and Scrapping Temporary Classrooms