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Speak Now or Lose it Forever Meeting over Post Office Closures
Date: 19 July 2008
Following on from the recent revelations regarding the proposed Post Office closures in Bedford, the local community now has its chance to object and make a difference. A meeting has been called for residents of Bedford Borough and Post Office managers to discuss plans to close branches.

Church Square Regeneration Phase II
Date: 19 July 2008
Work has begun on the second stage of the transformation of Church Square in Bedford.

Union Strike Action Update
Date: 16 July 2008
Waste collection will continue as normal and will not be affected by the strike taking place on Wednesday 16th and Thursday 17th July.

Surprise Guest Spotted At Bedford River Festival
Date: 15 July 2008
A surprise guest has made a special trip to get to this year’s Bedford River Festival.

Unison strike action Bedford Borough Council
Date: 14 July 2008
Bedford Borough Council is working to minimise disruption to council services caused by this week’s industrial action by members of the trade union Unison.

River Festival Results Boat Races
Date: 14 July 2008
The river events are the main part of the festival and this year attracted more competitors than ever before. There were thrills and spills, plus a few dodgy rafts, but soaking wet or not, everyone had fun.

River Festival Results The Parade
Date: 14 July 2008
The Bedford River Festival 2008 was a great success, the event provides the opportunity for different community and cultural groups to come together and enjoy the British summer. This year’s parade was particularly impressive, with even more people involved than 2006. The judges had a difficult time choosing the winners of the categories because everyone had put so much effort and time into their floats.

Collecting the stories of St Pauls Square
Date: 19th July 2008
St Paul’s Square Heritage Project - Community Consultation Day

Fairer public services – National Award for Borough Council
Date: 9 July 2008
Bedford Borough Council has received national recognition for their equality work at an awards ceremony in Manchester.

Post Office Closures in Bedfordshire
Date: 8 July 2008
19 out of Bedfordshire’s 93 post offices are earmarked for closure as part of Post Office Ltd’s Network Change Programme, it was announced today (8 July 2008). Post Office Ltd will now consult local communities on their proposed closures until 26 August 2008.

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