“Controlled detonation funded by tax-payers” confirms council
Bedford Borough Council has confirmed that the cost of the controlled detonation of a device pulled from the River Great Ouse yesterday (Sunday) would be covered by local tax-payers…
Council to develop “joined-up” approach to address homelessness
Around 200 people contact Bedford Borough Council for homelessness assistance every month, a meeting heard. A report to the Environment and Sustainable Communities Overview and Scrutiny…
Queens Park Community Hub Café reopens due to popular demand
The Queens Park Café Hub which was first opened by bpha and partners in March this year as a warm hub has reopened following requests from the local community. Open fortnightly during term time, the hub…
Passion to make a difference: join Bedford Borough Council’s Housing Team
If you’re looking for a new job opportunity, have you considered Bedford Borough Council’s housing team? Anna Robbani, Housing Transformation Project Lead, told the Bedford Independent about…
Wootton Lower School to become a primary after two-tier proposals approved
The drive to move Bedford borough’s remaining schools to a two-tier system continues after Wootton Lower School proposals were approved. The council’s Executive heard last week…
Tom Jones, James and Johnny Marr added to 2024 Summer Sessions in Bedford Park
Tom Jones and James are the latest two headliners confirmed for the first-ever Bedford Summer Sessions taking place in Bedford Park in July 2024. On Thursday, 4 July, Sir Tom Jones will return to Bedford…
Police close roads and perform “controlled explosion” of device found in River Great Ouse
Bedfordshire Police has confirmed that on Sunday evening (26 November) it performed a controlled explosion of a device found on Bedford Embankment. In a statement on its social media…