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Monthly Column: Why we need a proper energy policy, now

As the energy price cap is set to rise for the second time this year, I am hearing increasingly from constituents across the political spectrum who are looking to the future and are genuinely...

Bedford’s parks win big at Keep Britain Tidy awards and retain Green Flags

“These sites provide vital green space for communities in Bedford Borough. This award is testament to all the hard work of staff and volunteers, who do so much to ensure that it maintains..."

Residents urged to water newly-planted street trees in their neighbourhoods

Local residents are being encouraged to support their local environment by watering the newly-planted trees on their streets during the hot weather. The Trees for Streets initiative...

Council praises dedication and loyalty of staff during HGV drivers’ shortage

The shortage of HGV drivers has led Bedford Borough Council to hire drivers that may have missed the cut at other times. But the council carries out a skills analysis to ensure...

Police ask for permission to install ‘green’ windows and doors at Kempston HQ

Bedfordshire Police has applied for planning permission to update the doors and windows at its HQ in Kempston to more energy-efficient ones. Some of the current windows date back...

Letters: How will Bedford Borough Council limit negative environmental impact of East West Rail?

I watched the recent Borough Executive meeting and was disheartened by the new Rail Strategy. This failed to mention how the Borough Council is going to limit the negative environmental...

Hybrid Air Vehicles renew commitment to Bedford after moving rumours

Bedford-based Hybrid Air Vehicles (HAV) have said they will remain in Bedford after rumours circulated they were moving their operation to south Yorkshire. The concerns came when the HAV...

Youth TV’s Earth Day special highlights climate change and environmental awareness

A local youth TV programme is dedicating its April edition to Earth Day (22 April) broadcasting an environmental special on Friday to coincide with other activity across the world. Hosted by Urban Judge and Michelle Papworth...

First stage of £1.5m Embankment and riverside improvements begin

This week sees the start of the first stage of the Council's £1.5million investment to enhance the Embankment and Riverside with improvement works to the Embankment pavement. Works are beginning...

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