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Number of smokers in Bedford Borough at all time low

The latest national data has found that fewer than 1 in 10 Bedford Borough residents are smokers, a meeting heard. This is below the national average of 13.3% according to...

Pharmacy shortage in Bedford Borough claims Mayor

Bedford Borough has less than the national average of pharmacies, the mayor has claimed. Mayor Dave Hodgson made the claim during a debate on the council’s draft Pharmaceutical...

Bedford’s public health chief worried about “lasting impact” of pandemic on childhood obesity

Childhood obesity is at the forefront of Bedford council’s public health boss’ mind as one of the lasting impacts of the Covid pandemic. Figures show that nationally there has been a 20 per cent increase...

Council discusses plans to “transform” Bedford Borough’s health and care services

A refreshed plan to improve health and care in Bedford Borough contains some “really, really, important stuff”, but it needs to be presented creatively to residents so they understand what...

One in five households in some parts of Bedford in fuel poverty

One in five households are parts of Bedford borough are below the official poverty line after paying for heating, a meeting was told. The Health and Wellbeing Board was given an overview of...

Councillor says fuel poverty in Bedford Borough will mean “people are going to die”

A senior councillor has claimed that fuel poverty will mean “people are going to die” because they can’t afford to heat their homes. And councillors...

Covid case rate falls by 15 per cent but Bedford still above regional average

The Covid seven-day case rate in Bedford Borough has fallen by 15 per cent over the last week, but the borough is still above the East of England average. The council’s chief officer...

Councillor calls for COVID guidelines clarification

A Bedford councillor has called for more clarification on the Government’s Covid guidance. One of the amendments made for England over Christmas was that those who test positive for Coronavirus...

LFT deliveries expected in Bedford “at any moment” as COVID cases reach “astonishing” levels

Bedford is experiencing "astonishing" levels of COVID cases with numbers reaching a record high and rates of infection rising in all age groups. Yet we're still experiencing a Lateral Flow...

Large scale employers and organisations can contribute to Bedford residents’ wellbeing

'Anchor institutions', such as large-scale employers and organisations that control large areas of land, often have aims and objectives that are focused towards...

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