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Supporting Local Residents Through Coronavirus

4/9/2020 2:00:00 PM

As the Government brought in measures to keep the most vulnerable safe from coronavirus, Bedford Borough Council worked to quickly set up a Community Hub providing help and support to those that need it most.

The Hub is supporting residents who are in self-isolation with no family or friends to help, delivering food parcels, collecting and delivering prescriptions, and offering a friendly link with the outside world.

Already, over 1,000 requests for support have to come the...

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Get The Latest on Local Services During the Coronavirus Pandemic

4/9/2020 9:00:00 AM

A great way to get the very latest news and information on local services during the coronavirus pandemic is via Bedford Borough Council’s email bulletins- and they’re free and easy to sign up for.

With many services affected by the emergency legislation and the need to prioritise safety for all, the Council’s email bulletins are the ideal way for local residents to ensure they stay informed and up to date. Residents can choose which topics to subscribe to, selecting as many as the...

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Thanking our #EveryDayHeroes

4/2/2020 3:00:00 PM

Today (2 April) local councils in Bedfordshire and Milton Keynes and the NHS are joining together to thank our #EveryDayHeroes who are supporting communities during this national crisis.

The social media campaign is to recognise all the unsung workers, helpers and volunteers doing their part during the fight against COVID-19.

A joint statement from Cllr James Jamieson, Leader of the Central Bedfordshire Council, Dave Hodgson, Mayor of Bedford Borough, Tahir Malik Mayor of L...

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Be Aware of Coronavirus Scams

3/31/2020 11:30:00 AM

Bedford Borough Council’s Trading Standards team are warning people to remain vigilant, following reports of coronavirus-related scams as unscrupulous criminals try to exploit people’s fears.

In Bedfordshire, the sale of counterfeit goods such as hand sanitiser and fake coronavirus tests has been reported; there is currently no such legitimate test available for sale. Beware of people selling counterfeit goods such as sanitisers, face masks, or coronavirus swabbing kits online or d...

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Transporting Bedford - Update on Works

3/30/2020 11:30:00 AM

Following Government instructions for slowing the spread of COVID-19, works by contractors on Britannia Road will be halted as soon as the site can be made safe.

The next phase of works on Britannia Road involves tasks where social distancing measures cannot be fully followed. To ensure the safety of everyone on site, the decision has been made to temporarily close until work can safely resume. Council staff and contractors are completing these ‘closing’ works in line with Governme...

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Council Tax Support During Coronavirus

3/27/2020 4:30:00 PM

Bedford Borough Council is working to offer local residents help with their Council Tax, for those who are struggling financially because of the coronavirus pandemic.

The Council has a 100% Council Tax Reduction Scheme in place; this means that those with the lowest incomes already do not pay any Council Tax.

Following the Government’s announcement of a COVID-19 Council Tax Hardship Fund, the Council is extending this. This means that anyone who receives any level of Counci...

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Support for Local Businesses

3/26/2020 5:00:00 PM

Local businesses can apply for a business support grant via the Council’s website if they meet the Government’s qualifying criteria.

The Government has announced a range of grant funding for certain businesses affected by the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

Bedford Borough Council has set up an online form, enabling local businesses to apply for this money.

To qualify the business must occupy a business property that has a rateable value of less than £51,000 and eithe...

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Multi-Storey Car Parks Closed Except Queen Street

3/25/2020 12:00:00 PM

To enable the Council to prioritise staff on essential duties at this extraordinary time, all of the Council’s multi-storey car parks apart from Queens Street will be closed, until further notice.

With updated Government guidance around staying at home and increased pressure on Council services, the decision has now been made to completely close Lurke Street, River Street and Allhallows car parks until further notice.

Queen Street multi-storey car park will remain open 24/7...

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Stay in, Stay Safe, Stay Fit!

3/25/2020 8:00:00 AM

The Sports Development Team at Bedford Borough Council have launched a range of live online fitness classes to keep residents moving and promote wellbeing whilst at home.

Coaches who have for many years delivered sessions throughout the Borough will be offering daily gentle exercise classes at 9.35am with Jane and Marion, and Mindful Yoga sessions with Rachaell Monton.

Councillor Louise Jackson, Portfolio Holder for Health, Public Health & Wellbeing said "This will meet...

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Play Areas Closed To Minimise Spread of Coronavirus

3/23/2020 8:00:00 AM

Bedford Borough Council has closed all play areas, effective immediately, to minimise the spread of coronavirus.

This closure includes all play areas including those in parks, multi-use games areas, skateparks and outdoor gym equipment. Signs will be put in place at all play parks.

Cllr Charles Royden, Portfolio Holder for Environment said “Surfaces such as in children’s play areas present a significant risk to the spread of coronavirus. To reduce the spread of coronavirus ...

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