An adviser's suggestion to extend free school meals to 1.1 million extra children has been ignored by the government in their new, heavily criticised Food Strategy. The recommendation to extend free…
Refugee Week (20-26 June) is a nationwide initiative that celebrates the contributions, creativity and resilience of refugees, migrants and people seeking sanctuary to the UK and encourages better…
Last week, Mayor Dave Hodgson visited St James's Church, Biddenham to meet with some of Ukrainian guests that are now in Bedford Borough to hear first hand their experiences. I also visited PBIC who…
Following the spring flowering display on the Embankment, the Council hosted a free giveaway of tulip bulbs for local community groups.
Mayor Dave Hodgson has recorded a video about the Local Plan 2040 consultation, you can see it here.
Last week's Environment and Sustainable Communities Overview and Scrutiny Committee recognised the fantastic work by Bedford Borough Council in developing the rural cycle network. The committee…
Stagecoach East have announced they will be launching a new 'Try a Bus' initiative to encourage Year 6 students in the Cygnet area of Bedford Borough to use the bus as part of their journey to school.
The Queen has been pleased to appoint Mrs Susan Lousada, DL, as Her Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of the County of Bedfordshire on the retirement of Mrs Helen Nellis CVO on 6th September 2022.
Bedford Borough Council is developing a new vision for physical activity for 2022-2030, called "Movement to Change".
Bedford Borough Council have awarded Bedford Borough Parent Carer Forum £100,000 through the Mayor's Youth Empowerment Fund, to help build an inclusive and fully accessible outdoor area of play…
