La Piazza's Silver Jubilee
It is not just The Queen that is celebrating a special Jubilee this week.
4 Jun 2022
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Reducing pollution from wood burners and open fires in Bedford Borough homes
Open fires and wood-burning or multi-fuel stoves have risen in popularity over recent years. There are many benefits for users but burning at home contributes to a type of pollutant called fine particulate matter. This is present in smoke and the tiny particles can harm the health of people that breath it in.
18 Mar 2023
Bedford Borough Council praised for distribution of COVID Business Support
Bedford Borough Council has been praised for having awarded 100% of the available COVID Business Support funds. According to a report in the Telegraph many other local authorities have only paid out a tiny fraction of the allocated funds, with the worst offending councils distributing just 1% of the funding.
3 Mar 2023
Wootton GP Surgery Petition
The government must invest more in our GP practices and train up more doctors, to ensure patients get the fair deal they deserve.
10 Feb 2023
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.
9 Feb 2023
Rail Strategy Update: Mayor Dave continues to fight for four tracks
Last night an overview and scrutiny committee received an update on some of the key priorities of the Bedford Rail Strategy:
20 Jan 2023