Mayor announces 10,000 new trees
Mayor Dave Hodgson has planted the first of over 10,000 trees to be planted in Bedford Borough this tree planting season.
                
        
        
                
        
        
                
        
        
                
        
        Mayor Dave Hodgson has planted the first of over 10,000 trees to be planted in Bedford Borough this tree planting season.
                
        
        With the approach of winter, Bedford Borough Council is hosting an online 'Flood Forum' on Tuesday 23 November at 7pm, during Bedfordshire Flood Preparedness Week.
                
        
        Nominations for the Bedford Borough Sports and Physical Activity Awards 2021 are now open.
                
        
        This morning we remembered those who have given their lives or have been injured whilst serving in the armed forces at Bedford's War Memorial on the Embankment where a two-minute silence was observed and Standards presented.
                
        
        This afternoon we remembered those who have given their lives or have been injured whilst serving in the armed forces at Kempston's War Memorial after a Service at Kemspton East Methodist Church where a two-minute silence was observed and Standards presented.
                
        
        To continue their commitment to reducing air pollution in the town centre, Bedford Borough Council in partnership with Enterprise Rent-A-Car have launched a Car Club service.