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Apparent drop in temporary accommodation numbers a “data issue” amidst claims of poor customer service

A reported drop in the number of Bedford borough households in temporary accommodation was the result of data errors, as charity 'Just Us' accuse housing officers of bad behaviour...

“Don’t let their efforts go unnoticed” it’s time to nominate a Bedford Borough everyday hero

The search is on for Bedford’s Everyday Heroes, as nominations continue to come in for the 2024 Bedford Independent Everyday Heroes Awards, celebrating those who go...

Bedford Borough Council denies breaking data protection laws after housing interviews held in open

Bedford Borough Council has denied breaching data protection law by holding housing interviews in an open plan office after concerns were raised at a meeting, and that private interview...

Letters: Without more accommodation resources new Domestic Abuse Bill won’t help

The Domestic Abuse Bill will come into force in April 2021, which could make a big difference to the thousands of people at risk of abuse in Bedford Borough, and the organisations supporting them...

Post-Covid: an opportunity to rethink rough sleeping in Bedford

Could one of the benefits emerging from the coronavirus pandemic be an end to rough sleeping in the UK? Emergency Government funding has already taken...

Rough sleeping reduced, but more meaningful solutions to tackle homelessness are needed

Figures released by the government today show that Bedford Borough has seen the tenth largest decrease in the number of people rough sleeping from...

Homelessness Awareness Week exhibition and journalism events at the Higgins

This week at the Higgins Bedford, a gallery has been dedicated to the work of people who have experienced homelessness as part of a week of activity.

Countdown to Bedford’s SoupFest begins…

In less than four weeks’ time, Harpur Square in Bedford will be a hive of soup-based activity as SoupFest returns for its third year.

‘Somewhere Safe to Stay’ in the heart of Bedford town centre

Bedford Borough Council has extended services for people sleeping rough with the opening of an ‘Assessment & Somewhere Safe to Stay’ Hub - part of its...

Homelessness: 97.5% of rental properties in Bedford are unaffordable to those on benefits

From unaffordable rental properties to the under-funded implementation of the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017, central government funding cuts are prevent...

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