Christmas lights up the Borough
Last weekend we launched Christmas in Bedford town centre and this coming weekend we will see Christmas Lights being switched on in Kempston, Stewartby and Elstow.
24 Nov 2022
News
Mayor Dave announces funding for 2 new schools and 40 new classrooms
Mayor Dave Hodgson has announced the Council will invest millions into the Schools Capital Programme in 2024. This will fund two new primary schools in Wixams and Sharnbrook and around 40 new classrooms through expansions to Wixams Academy, Bedford Academy and schools west of Bedford. The investment will make sure that there is strong education infrastructure across the Borough.
24 Nov 2022
Bedford Borough Council continues to replace trees on residential streets
Mayor Dave Hodgson assisted with the planting of a replacement Sorbus tree on Cornwall Road last week. The Council Highways team have been working hard to reinstate historic tree pit locations across Bedford Borough. Over 130 new tree pits have been created in the past two years, the majority this year.
23 Nov 2022
Bedford Borough Council continues to replace trees on residential streets
Mayor Dave Hodgson assisted with the planting of a replacement Sorbus tree on Cornwall Road last week. The Council Highways team have been working hard to reinstate historic tree pit locations across Bedford Borough. Over 170 new tree pits have been created in the past two years.
23 Nov 2022
Kempston Christmas Lights switch-on
This year, the Kempston Christmas lights switch on-event is on Sunday 27 November.
22 Nov 2022
Have your say on how the UK commemorates the COVID pandemic
The UK Commission on COVID Commemoration has launched a consultation giving people across the UK the opportunity to say how they think the pandemic should be remembered and with possible suggestions including the adoption of a Remembrance Sunday-style symbol, dedicated memorials and reflective spaces. You can find out more at https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/covid-commemoration-consultation
21 Nov 2022