Welcome back to Bedford Town Centre!
From today (Monday 12 April), further lockdown restrictions have been lifted and businesses in Bedford Borough will once again be able to open their doors to local residents, shoppers and visitors.
From today (Monday 12 April), further lockdown restrictions have been lifted and businesses in Bedford Borough will once again be able to open their doors to local residents, shoppers and visitors.
From Monday the East West Rail Company will be opening their 'Virtual Consultation Rooms'. We urge you to get involved if you want to share your views about the route of East West Rail. Links to the 'Virtual Consultation Rooms' will be published on the East West Rail Company's website from Monday at https://eastwestrail.co.uk/consultation. The East West Rail Company are also holding some geographically based public events including on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday next week, again details are on their website. Mayor Dave Hodgson will also be arranging online public sessions to listen to views regarding the Council's consultation response as we proceed through the East West Rail Company's consultation period.
The East West Rail Company has now opened their Virtual Consultation Rooms. You can access at https://eastwestrail.co.uk/consultation/virtual. The rooms will remain open for the duration of the consultation.
Bedford Borough Council is urging people to be sensible and dispose of their rubbish properly when visiting parks and open spaces within the borough. If bins are full, visitors should find another bin or take their rubbish home with them.
For more than 50 years Royal Mail's Special Stamp programme has commemorated British history and achievement. Stamps have also been issued to honour the achievements of many British people. Often, the people who appear on stamps are already famous. They include scientists and explorers, writers, artists, musicians, athletes, and Prime Ministers.
During this first week of shops, pubs, restaurants and hairdressers reopening, Bedford Borough Council has been working to support local businesses and keep our communities safe.