The Bedford Town Centre Advisory Board has been established to provide the Council with strategic advice on issues of particular interest to businesses and stakeholders within the town centre.
The Board will meet regularly and consists of 15 members including local business leaders, representatives from Bedford College, the police, the Mayor of Bedford Borough, and ward councillors.
The Board plays a vital role in ensuring that Bedford’s town centre aligns with local priorities and business needs, offering a coordinated business voice to the Council.
It actively supports the Council’s vision of creating a town centre that people are proud to live in and excited to visit, amid ongoing regeneration projects such as the redevelopment of Mayes Yard and improvements to Midland Road and St Paul’s Square.
The Board will advise the Council on strategies and policies to foster economic growth, tackle challenges specific to the town centre, and contribute to Bedford’s wider prosperity. Meetings will promote collaboration among key stakeholders and help ensure that resources support the needs of town centre businesses.