24 new electric vehicles (EVs) will become part of Bedford Borough Council's fleet by the end of the financial year. This will mean that 12.5% of the Council's fleet will be electric - almost three times the national average among all local authorities (4.2%). This will lead to greater reductions to the Council's carbon emissions, as fleet transport and business travel make up 34% of the Council's carbon emissions.
The National Highways Agency is holding a number of A428 Black Cat to Caxton Gibbet public information events in the coming weeks before consultation later in the year.
Mayor Dave Hodgson has announced an increase to the Homes for Ukraine payment and thanked local residents for their ongoing generosity and goodwill.
Bedford Borough, Central Bedfordshire and Luton councils with the Bedfordshire Police and Crime Commissioner have won the award for Team Modeshift Partnership of the Year Award 2022.
Families in Luton, Bedford Borough, Central Bedfordshire and Milton Keynes are being urged by the Royal Society for the Prevention Accidents (RoSPA) to take action to protect their children from the risks of household cleaning products.
Today sees the launch of SMART Prebend Centre's annual Cold Relief In Bedford Appeal (CRIB) and Mayor Dave Hodgson recently met up with some of the SMART team and CEO Anita McCallum to launch this year's appeal.