NOMINEES ANNOUNCED: It’s almost time to celebrate Bedford’s Everyday Heroes
The Bedford Independent, in partnership with The Harpur Trust, is delighted to announce the nominations for the inaugural Bedford Independent Everyday Heroes Awards 2020. Along with…
Faith settings to be advised on how to reopen safely in Bedford borough as vaccination slows
Churches, mosques and temples can expect to receive a letter from Bedford Council soon with advice on how they can safely reopen for group worship. A meeting heard even though communal worship was not banned for this…
£2.7m of business support grants land in accounts this week
The Government’s business support grants will automatically be paid Bedford’s businesses that are set to remain closed for the remainder of this financial year…
New temporary job centre to open in Bedford in ‘response to the pandemic’
The Bedford Independent has discovered that a new, temporary job centre will be opening in Bedford as part of the government’s ‘response to the pandemic.’ The new centre will on Manton Lane at The Annex, Woodlands and will open once structural changes have been made and recruitment and training have taken place. A letter from […]
Oxford-Cambridge Arc: What does a new regional transport plan mean for Bedford?
In the third of a series of articles on the Oxford-Cambridge Arc (OxCam Arc), the Bedford Independent looks at the impact regional developments could have on Bedford Borough’s transport infrastructure…
Mayor’s monthly column: Roadmap for easing Lockdown
Last week the Prime Minister outlined the roadmap for easing lockdown restrictions in England. This is incredibly good news, but we must continue to follow existing guidelines of washing hands regularly, wearing a face covering…
HM Lord-Lieutenant of Bedfordshire appoints five new Deputy Lieutenants
Following agreement from HM The Queen, HM Lord-Lieutenant of Bedfordshire, Helen Nellis, signed the Commissions of five new Deputy Lieutenants of the County of Bedfordshire on 1 March 2021 and an announcement…