Kite Festival Back for More Free Family Fun

£4.5 Million Bypass Cash - More Progress as We Move to End 30-Year Wait

The end of our thirty-year wait for a completed western bypass has moved closer once more with our success in securing another £4.5 million from the Government for construction of the road.

Youngsters Do Local Schools Proud Again at 2013 Schools Grand Prix

Last Sunday saw the 2013 Bedford Schools Grand Prix at the Bedford Autodrome in Thurleigh. This is a fantastic event which has taken place in recent years with the support of Jonathan Palmer, Chief Executive of Motorsport Vision (and of course renowned former racing driver). It invites local schools to enter teams in to design and construct a small electric car, before competing in a two hour endurance race. Not only that, but the schools are tasked with running a comprehensive racing team operation involving as many pupils and departments as possible, covering a wide range of aspects of the schools curriculum.

The Higgins Bedford Opening - Just Hours Away!

Tomorrow morning sees the much-anticipated opening of the redeveloped Higgins Bedford. It is of cour se the longset day of the year, so as you may know, we're marking the opening of this major cultural attraction in the heart of Bedford Town Centre with a 'dawn to dusk' launch, throwing the doors open to as many people as possible on day one and inviting everyone to come and enjoy their museum. It all kicks off at 4.40am, with the first pre-booked tour. I shall be there, and can't wait to welcome the first visitors.

Planning Green Light for Bedford's New Bus Station

Monday night saw a major step forward for our plans for a new bus station for Bedford, with the Council's planning committee giving them its unanimous backing.

Saying Thanks to School Crossing Patrol Staff

It was a real pleasure last week to welcome school crossing patrol staff to the Mayor's Parlour to mark the fact that 2013 is the Diamond Jubilee of the School Crossing Patrol in Britain.