Sri Lankan 75th anniversary of Independence
Today the Sri Lankan flag is flying at Borough Hall to celebrate the 75th anniversary of Independence for Sri Lanka.
4 Feb 2023
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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.
4 Feb 2023
Bedford Borough celebrates Foster Carers
Bedford Borough Council's annual Foster Carer Awards returned last week, following a two-year break, to celebrate the borough's fosters carers and say 'Thank You' for all that they do to support the children and young people in their care.
3 Feb 2023
Bedford Borough Council announces next steps in £1.5m ‘Riverside for All’ project
Bedford Borough Council have today announced further details of a major project improving and developing links alongside the Great Ouse from Priory Country Park to Kempston Outdoor Centre.
3 Feb 2023
Liberal Democrats slam government for not prioritising GP access for residents
Last night Bedford Borough Liberal Democrats moved a motion calling on the government to release funding and prioritise new GP surgeries so that Bedford Borough residents can get better access to GPs. The motion was passed with unanimous support from all parties. Councillors from Labour, Green, Independent and even the Conservative Party all voted for the Liberal Democrat motion slamming the Conservative government for its health infrastructure policy.
2 Feb 2023
Bedford wins “Toilet Twinned Town” status
In a stranger than usual public event held in the Changing Places accessible public toilet in River Street Car Park, two further toilets in Bedford were twinned, bringing the total to more than 20 in supporting Bedford Park Rotary Club's Toilet Twinning campaign, highlighting sanitation needs and improving sanitation across the globe. The other Borough Council twinned toilet is in Borough Hall
2 Feb 2023