Tomorrow is Election Day. Don’t worry I am not going to talk about that. Apart from reminding you, Polling Stations are open from 7am until 10pm and that you need to take photographic ID this year...
Having a strong local economy and providing jobs for residents has been a key priority of mine. We have attracted hundreds of companies to the Borough, as well as helped local businesses...
In January the Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes Integrated Care Board (BLMK ICB) admitted that area has missed out on eight trainee GPs because there is not...
This year’s proposed Budget builds on the Council’s record of one of the lowest percentage Council Tax rises of all unitary councils. The Budget ensures we are putting...
In January the Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes Integrated Care Board (BLMK ICB) admitted that area has missed out on eight trainee GPs because there is not...
Happy New Year, I hope you had an enjoyable Christmas and are looking forward to 2023. 2023 is set to be an exciting year here in Bedford Borough with a number of events...
I am pleased that we are able to continue to invest in our infrastructure.
This is despite increased pressures on the Council’s budget and the national economic situation with high inflation and the cost of living...
The cost of living crisis continues to get worse with inflation and the cost of energy at record highs. Interest rates and mortgage payments have increased leading to many...
Bedford is known for its markets and thanks to £60,000 in funding from the Town Centre Priority Fund, Bedford Borough's Charter Market stalls have seen a recent, specialist...
We have recently seen the shocking news that almost one in four adults will not switch their heating on this winter. A survey of over 2,000 adults found 23% would do without...
It has now been more than 22 weeks since Russia invaded Ukraine and whilst it has dropped off the front pages the conflict continues. Bedford Borough is now home to nearly 300...
It is not long now until the River Festival’s welcome return on 23 and 24 July.
As you will recall we had to postpone the 2020 River Festival due the Coronavirus pandemic. This was not a...