Following investigation by the Councils Environment Crime Team another culprit has been identified this week and have been issued with a Fixed Penalty Notice (FPN) £400 for illegally dumping rubbish on the street. This is just one of 17 Fixed Penalty Notices issued this month to people caught fly-tipping.
Mayor Dave Hodgson recently visited Bedford Road Primary School who successfully applied for £10,900 of funding from the Climate Change Fund.
Works under the High Street Heritage Action Zone (HSHAZ) in Bedford continue with exciting progress being made on 58a-c High Street, which includes Sundaes Gelato.
Mayor Dave Hodgson has announced an increase to the Homes for Ukraine payment and thanked local residents for their ongoing generosity and goodwill.
After years of campaigning from the Liberal Democrats and residents, Putnoe Walk-In Centre will remain open as the contract has been extended to 31st March 2024. This is fantastic news for residents who depend on the medical centre.
24 new electric vehicles (EVs) will become part of Bedford Borough Council's fleet by the end of the financial year. This will mean that 12.5% of the Council's fleet will be electric - almost three times the national average among all local authorities (4.2%). This will lead to greater reductions to the Council's carbon emissions, as fleet transport and business travel make up 34% of the Council's carbon emissions.
