The latest weekly coronavirus statistics for Bedford Borough have been published. Presented once again in easy-to-read infographic form, the figures show that in the seven days up to November 8th:
Mayor Dave Hodgson has wished everyone celebrating a very happy Diwali.
Bedford Borough Council has automatically issued over £964,000 in support grants to 648 local businesses that have had to close during this period of national restrictions.
The new Coronavirus walk-in testing centre, located at the Polhill Campus Car Park, on Polhill Avenue, is operating on a walk-in basis, for anybody in the borough who needs a test. It will be open every day providing testing for students at the University and local residents. It expands on the local testing availability currently provided at Borough Hall and Prebend Street car parks in the town.
Earlier this month saw the 100th free bike donation to NHS key workers from Sustrans, through Bedford Borough Council.
With Bedford Borough Council and the Bedford Branch of the Royal British Legion asking everyone to safely mark Remembrance Day from home today, you can follow the annual Remembrance Day service at Bedford War Memorial live thanks to online coverage being provided by The Bedford Independent and Bedford Hospital Radio.
