Her Majesty The Queen, Elizabeth II, passes away
Buckingham Palace has confirmed that Her Majesty the Queen, Elizabeth II, has passed away at Balmoral Castle today.
9 Sep 2022
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Floral tributes to Her Majesty The Queen
Mayor Dave Hogson has laid a tribute to the Queen at Russell Park where Bedford Borough Council has set up a Floral Tribute Site at the western end of the park.
9 Sep 2022
The Union Flag is at half-mast
The Union Flag is at half-mast at both The Old Town and Borough Hall as a mark of respect and in memory of Queen Elizabeth II
9 Sep 2022
Mayor Dave's statement on the passing of Her Majesty the Queen
Mayor Dave Hodgson has made a statement on the passing of Her Majesty the Queen. Mayor Dave said:
8 Sep 2022
“Invaluable” Roger’s Court provides temporary accommodation for rough sleepers
Last night the Housing Committee received an update on the success of Roger's Court after its first year of operation. The building was commissioned and opened in August 2021 by Bedford Borough Council providing 20 units of high quality, self-contained accommodation for people who were sleeping rough. Committee members heard that Roger's Court has been "extremely effective at enabling residents at very high risk of homelessness and rough sleeping to maintain a tenancy in good quality and safe accommodation".
8 Sep 2022
COVID-19 Autumn Booster now available
From today (7th September 2022), around four million people most vulnerable to COVID-19 will start to be invited to book in their autumn booster vaccine as the NHS' National Booking Service launches appointments for Autumn boosters.
7 Sep 2022