Record high of Coronavirus cases in Bedford Borough
Bedford Borough has hit a new record high of Coronavirus cases, exceeding 1,000 per 100,000 for the first time.
8 Jan 2021
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Residents reminded to act responsibly in local parks
A national lockdown is now in place with Coronavirus infections and hospital admissions rising dramatically across the country, and estimates showing that one in 50 people in private households had the virus last week.
9 Jan 2021
Council consults on new Cycle Lane down Goldington Road
Bedford Borough Council has received £291,000 from the Department of Transport following a successful bid to the Active Travel Fund.
11 Jan 2021
Bedford Borough Council consults on Housing Allocations Scheme
Bedford Borough Council are consulting on their updated Housing Allocations Scheme, which sets out how they will prioritise applicants in need of social, affordable housing in accordance with the Housing Act (1996).
12 Jan 2021
£6.5million paid to support local businesses
Bedford Borough Council is automatically paying £6.5million to businesses that have had to close during lockdown.
16 Jan 2021
WATCH Mayor Dave Hodgson's new video about Coronavirus vaccinations in Bedford Borough.
Mayor Dave Hodgson has recorded a new video about Coronavirus vaccinations in Bedford Borough. You can watch the video here. In the video Mayor Dave Hodgson says: There is a some good COVID-19 news at last! There are approved vaccines and vaccinations started in Bedford Borough earlier this month. There are currently two sites in the Borough - Kings House on Ampthill Road and the Gurdwara in Queens Park. The Hospital is also vaccinating and a start has been made on care homes. I have been told that all care home residents and staff will be vaccinated by the end of January. I'd like to say a big 'THANK YOU' to all staff and the volunteers who are making this happen. You will have seen on the TV news that progress is patchy across the country and in Bedford and the East of England we're behind on delivery. I wrote to the Prime Minister again earlier this month laying out my concerns, a little less over-promising would be helpful in managing expectations! Supply of the vaccines has been stop-st
18 Jan 2021