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Petition calls for better flood defences across Bedford Borough

A petition calling for improved flood defences in Bedford Borough was presented at a full Borough Council meeting last week (13 January) as councillors praise those who helped protect homes and support those...

Flood warning and flood alerts issued in Upper Dean, Lower Dean, Riseley and Bedford Borough

A flood warning and several flood alerts in Bedford Borough have been issued by the Environment Agency following persistent rain over the last 24 hours.

Bedford resident cuts energy bill by a third with Big Energy Saving Winter advice

Bedfordians are urged to take part in the Citizens Advice Bedford Big Energy Saving Winter campaign, after one resident was able to cut their energy bill by a third. Since the beginning of Winter, staff and volunteers from...

Flood clean up continues in Bedford following Christmas devastation

Floods which forced 1,300 people to evacuate their homes over Christmas have left a trail of rubbish which the council is still working to clear up. Responding to a question from a councillor, Bedford Borough Council’s environment...

Make your views heard on plans for a new cycle lane on Goldington Road

To enable safer and greener travel, a protected cycle lane is being proposed on a stretch of Goldington Road, following a £291,000 Active Travel Fund grant from the Department of Transport...

The Place Theatre issues public appeal to help fund eco-friendly energy switch

The Bedford Players’ Trust have appealed for public support to help The Place Theatre become more environmentally friendly. A Gofundme page has been set up as The Place seeks £9,500 of public funding within two months to enable the...

St Peter’s Street car park to close during refurbishment

In preparation for refurbishment works later in the year, St Peter's Street car park will be closed for 24 hours from 7 to 8 January. As part of a large scale investment in car parks...

Plant it in the garden or recycle it: Giving your Christmas tree a green goodbye

With Christmas celebrations all but over, it's now time to decide how you're going to say "goodbye" to your Christmas tree. Will you plant it in your garden or recycling it? In 2020, over 14 tonnes...

Borough Council say 40 properties flooded over Christmas as volunteers continue to help those affected

Bedford Borough Council have said that around 40 properties were flooded after the River Great Ouse burst its banks over the Christmas bank holiday. Around 1300 households were visited and advised to evacuate...

Severe flood warnings in Bedford no longer in force

After three days of rising waters along the River Great Ouse, the Environment Agency has lifted the severe flood warning. While river levels are expected to remain high over coming days, the...