On the morning of the 8 November, Bedford Borough residents will wake up to the Christmas lights being up on the High Street in Bedford. The lights switch-on - announced earlier in the month - will take place on Saturday 19 November at 4:30pm from Harpur Square.
Mayor Dave Hodgson welcomed Hazeldene School to Borough Hall and the Mayor's Parlour earlier today showing them how Council meetings work.
Fusion Lifestyle, Bedford Borough Council and the Bedfordshire FA have launched Tuesday evening Just Play, Just Talk Football sessions at John Bunyan Sports Centre.
Last week Mayor Dave Hodgson visited the Centre for Independent Living, a day service for adults with Learning Disabilities and Autism and met with local service users who were making t-shirts as part of the employment programme the council offers.
Dave Hodgson, Mayor of Bedford Borough has urged local residents to once again show their support for this year's Poppy Appeal and back Bedford's Poppy Shop.
Bedford Borough Council has announced a further £100,000 to Citizens Advice Bedford to provide additional debt and energy advice.