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Councillor Tim Hill to stand down at the May Elections
Elstow and Stewatby Councillor Tim Hill has announced that he will be standing down in May.
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Bedford Borough Council extends Household Support Grant
Bedford Borough Council has used its discretionary power to extend the Household Support Grant criteria to include those who face additional energy costs because of a disability or they are living…
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Protecting Rural Services
The recent Council Budget protected a number of rural services, despite the drastically reduced support from the government.
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New Active Wellbeing sessions for people suffering with long-term health conditions
Bedford Borough Council's Sports Development Team, in partnership with Be Active, are announcing the launch of a new physical activity programme called "Active Wellbeing". These weekly sessions will…
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More government delays as Conservatives fail to prioritise mental health
In yet another delay to important policy, it is rumoured that reforms to the Mental Health Act will not be fully implemented until 2030/31 despite having made the announcements in 2017. An…
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Bedford Borough Council marks one year since the invasion of Ukraine with vigil
Bedford Borough Council is holding a vigil on Friday 24 February 2023 to mark the one-year anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The event will take place from 6pm in Harpur Square and is…
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Bedford Borough marks one year since the invasion of Ukraine with vigil
Bedford Borough Council is holding a vigil on Friday 24 February 2023 to mark the one-year anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The event will take place from 6pm in Harpur Square and is…
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Bedford Borough Council Launch Cost of Living Grant Fund
A grant-funding scheme launched in Bedford Borough will support 13 voluntary organisations and community groups to help people struggling with the cost of living.
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Do you know an Everyday Hero?
Nominations for Bedford Independent's Everyday Heroes Awards, in conjucntion with the Harpur Trust, close on 3 March.
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Business Rates to fall in Bedford Town Centre
Following plans announced by the government last year, business rates in Bedford Town Centre are set to fall overall for Retail and Hospitality premises from 1 April 2023.
