Attendance figures for the Borough's Warm Spaces Network have passed 2,000 as residents continue to suffer from the cost of living crisis. 15 organisations have submitted their attendance figures, therefore the actual number is likely to be much higher with the Council's Warm Spaces Network now having over 30 organisations signed up.
The East of England Trading Standards Association (EETSA) have made available a grant of £20,000 to assist services across the region with training needs, providing opportunities for services to introduce new officers to the profession and gain valuable experience and knowledge from those already working within Trading Standards.
Bedford Borough is celebrating this Social Work Week by thanking all social care staff for their tireless efforts in providing support and care to those in need. Social Work Week is a time to recognise the vital role of social care workers in the Borough and to encourage others to consider a career in this important field.
Three Bedford Borough Council care homes have received awards from My Learning Network for their use of Reminiscence Interactive Therapy Activities (RITA).
Funding from S106 pots has been made available to increase the frequency of bus routes for Shortstown and Stewartby. The 68 service will be increasing its frequency during peak hours. The 9 service will be increasing its frequency and extending its service. These enhancements are planned to start from mid-April this year.
Councillor Charles Royden, Portfolio Holder for Environment, joined representatives from Places for People, Bedford Borough Council and other partners for a site visit of Adamson Court, Kempston in February It was an opportunity to learn how funding from the Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund will be used to benefit residents.
