Support for Local Businesses
Local businesses can apply for a business support grant via the Council's website if they meet the Government's qualifying criteria.
28 Mar 2020
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Discretionary Business Support Grants Scheme - Deadline on Friday
With the deadline to apply for a discretionary business support grant in Bedford Borough approaching tomorrow, firms are encouraged to look at the guidelines and to apply if eligible.
18 Jun 2020
Mayor Dave to Put Right Notorious County Council Failure as Manton Lane Footbridge to Return
Mayor Dave Hodgson has announced that as part of comprehensive traffic decongestion plans a new footbridge will be installed over Manton Lane in Bedford. A previous footbridge was replaced over ten years ago with a pedestrian crossing in an infamous move by the former Conservative County Council, despite the fact that the location already suffered from severe traffic congestion on a daily basis.
29 Nov 2018
Bedford Borough Council looks to expand EV charging infrastructure to meet the growing demand
Bedford Borough Council currently has electric vehicle (EV) charging points in 28 locations in the Borough, including a dedicated EV car park at Riverside with more in the pipeline and is now looking to expand its EV infrastructure by seeking suggestions from residents for new locations.
7 Mar 2023
Bin collections will be completed as normal on the August Bank Holiday
Bin collections will be completed as normal on the August Bank Holiday. If your rubbish, recycling or garden waste bin is due for collection on Monday 30th August please place your bin out for collection by 6am on your normal day of collection.
28 Aug 2021
Bedford Borough EV charging point figures are double East of England average
Figures from July reveal the number of electric vehicle charging points per 100,000 people in Bedford Borough (49.8) is double the regional average (25). Commenting on the data Mayor Dave Hodgson said, "These figures show that there is nowhere better in the East of England to own an electric vehicle and we are committed to increasing numbers of charging points across Bedford Borough. This is an important part of driving down emissions and making sure we reach our commitment to be a net zero carbon council by 2030".
15 Nov 2021