The former Goldings building on Bedford High Street has been restored to its former glory as part of the High Street Heritage Action Zone restoration programme. The scaffolding has come down to reveal brilliant gold lettering and the iconic Goldings logo painted on the building.
Bedford Borough Council's Sports Development Unit is launching new eight-week sports courses for adults over 35 years old. Courses can be booked from 30 March and will begin from the week of 15 May 2023, bookings are on a first come first served basis.
New analysis by the Liberal Democrats reveals that nearly 50 pubs, restaurants and cafes are at risk in Bedford Borough following the Chancellor's Budget. The analysis also predicts that 1,786 businesses are expected to close across the East of England.
The Castle and Newnham Liberal Democrat FOCUS Team has helped to secure a new bus shelter on Goldington Road. Newnham Councillors Jake Sampson and Hilde Hendrickx, as well as Liberal Democrat candidate Tom Pattinson have worked with Bedford Borough Council to get the new bus shelter installed for residents.
Bedford Borough Council's debt has been slashed by £30 million since Mayor Dave Hodgson was elected. The Conservative-run County Council left around £90 million of debt to be paid back by Bedford Borough residents for years to come. With the debt now at a more manageable level and falling each year, around £1 million more can be spent on services each year rather than debt payments.
Since Mayor Dave Hodgson was elected in 2009, he has helped to attract hundreds of companies to the Borough, as well as helping local business to thrive. It is estimated that this has helped to create and protect over 8,000 new jobs for Bedford Borough residents. Through proactive discussions and the Council's strong business support offer, companies such as the Money and Pension Services, B&M Distribution and Vison Modular Systems have all relocated to Bedford Borough.
