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Councillors ask for more detail from leisure operator over question of value for money

Councillors have questioned whether Bedford Borough Council is getting value for money from its leisure services contract after officers confirmed the authority remains fully exposed...

Designated ‘warm spaces’ open up for Bedford and Kempston residents

Two locations in Kempston are part of this winter's Warm Spaces Initiative, offering a warm welcome, phone charging facilities and even a hot shower. Kempston Pool &...

Mayor clashes with opposition as Councillors agree to close Oasis Beach Pool

Bedford’s mayor, Tom Wootton, has been asked if permanently closing Oasis after council cash was spent on major renovations was doing his best. But the mayor said how Oasis was...

Bedford’s athletes rewarded at first ever GLL sports foundation awards

Athletes from across Bedford's sporting spectrum were the centre of attention last week as Bedford International Athletics Stadium hosted the town's first ever GLL Sports Foundation Awards...

New Bedford Borough leisure operator says customer feedback about them has been “positive”

Bedford Borough’s new leisure provider said it has had “positive feedback and minimal complaints” since taking over in February. Councillor Colleen Atkins (Labour, Harpur), the...

Opinion: Aloha, Bedford! Oasis Beach Pool party brings Hawaii to town

Oasis Beach Pool officially opened today (Tuesday) and hundreds of Bedfordians came along to celebrate 'Hawaiian style' with a beach party to remember, and I loved it. Walking...

Oasis Beach Pool announces half-term launch party following £500,000 investment

The much-anticipated official opening of Bedford's Oasis Beach Pool will take place this half term with a Totally Tropical Beach Party. A steel band, limbo dancers, competitions and a mocktail 'Tiki Bar' will...

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