The Government has announced face coverings should be worn in classrooms in secondary schools, in England, from Tuesday 4th January to help reduce the spread of the COVID-19 Omicron variant. You can read the full guideance here.
There will be no increase in council car park charges from January 2022 thanks to the decision made by Mayor Dave Hodgson and colleagues.
The RSPB's Big Garden Birdwatch returns in a few weeks. The RSPB are asking people to count the birds you see in your garden, from you balcony or in your local park for one hour between 28th and 30th January.
Bedford Borough Council has called for local charities and voluntary organisations to apply for funding that will help them to support members of communities that have been disproportionately impacted by COVID-19.
Works to repair and reopen Kempston Mill Bridge will begin on Monday 10 January.
Is your child due to start lower or primary school in September?
