There was a celebratory event this month to mark the completion of the 'Townscape Heritage Initiative' (THI) Project. The project launched in September 2011 with an aim to offer grants to improve…
• New, extended free parking arrangements for Bedford Town Centre now in operation after Mayor Dave Hodgson brought them forward earlier this month
With a free parking option available every day, markets running every day until Christmas and a fun fair and amusements for children, there is every reason to enjoy Christmas shopping in…
Despite overwhelming calls nationally across charities, patients groups, care providers and the entire social care sector for more cash to tackle the care crisis, a government funding…
Mayor Dave Hodgson has criticised reported government plans to require councils to increase council tax further in order to help pay for the rising cost of care. Ahead of Thursday's Local Government…
Bedford Borough Council has been announced as National Champion for sustainability at the Public Sector Energy & Sustainability Awards 2016. The award recognises major investment in green energy…
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to one and all
Mayor Dave Hodgson welcomed the recent Autumn Statement's commitment to two key transport schemes which are hugely important to Bedford Borough, namely the East-West Rail project and the…
Mayor Dave Hodgson has announced plans for an extension to the free parking offer in Bedford Town Centre, in support of local shoppers and traders.
Mayor Dave Hodgson has wished everyone a very Happy Bedfordshire Day. Bedfordshire Day was first celebrated only last year. Today's date was chosen after a public vote organised by the the Friends of…
