Home based and mobile businesses affected by the Coronavirus pandemic are being encouraged to apply for an initial £500 grant. Eligible businesses can now apply for the grant online via Bedford Borough Council's website at https://www.bedford.gov.uk/social-care-health-and-community/public-health/coronavirus/coronavirus-business-advice/business-support-grants/
Train services on the Marston Vale railway line (Bedford-Bletchley) will resume on Monday 12th April initially at peak times (three journeys each way in the morning and three in the evening) supplemented by a Rail Replacement Bus Service during the rest of the day.
The Prime Minister, last night, confirmed we will be able to move to Step 2 of the Roadmap to the end of Lockdown from 12 April. We should not, however be complacent, and continue to follow the current regulations #HandsFaceSpaceFreshAir
Mayor Dave Hodgson's latest column for Bedford Independent has now been published.
In the week that we saw the anniversary of the first Lockdown and had a National Day of Reflection, I would like the remind everyone to continue to follow the guidance.
Our friends at Healthwatch Bedford Borough have again shared the pharmacy opening hours for the Easter period.
