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  • Starship and Co-op roll-out delivery robots to Bedford and Kempston

    7/21/2022 8:47:00 AM
    A fleet of grocery delivery robots is heading to local neighbourhoods in Bedford thanks to an exciting pilot project between Bedford Borough Council and Starship Technologies, the world’s leading provider of autonomous delivery services, in partnership with the Co-op.

    The collaboration will see up to 45,000 residents across 20,000 households in Bedford benefit from quick deliveries of products selected fresh locally from three local Co-op store...

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  • Step into the New Walking Tour of Bedford High Street

    7/19/2022 11:48:00 AM

    Invisible Folk and Bedford Borough Council are inviting people to take a journey into Bedford High Street’s rich heritage.

    This exciting new scheme, launched today as part of the High Street Heritage Action Zone, runs in partnership by Bedford Borough Council and Historic England invites people to discover some of the untold stories of Bedford High Street through a free virtual walking tour. The stories are told by local historic figures and residents who lived through and experien...

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  • Bedford Borough Council Issues Formal Caution for Falsified Information

    7/18/2022 1:16:00 PM
    The Fraud Investigation Team at Bedford Borough Council have cautioned a local woman after it was found she supplied false information to the Council with the aim of obtaining free school transport for their children.

    It was discovered that the family had applied for their child to attend Lincroft Academy but had recently moved from an area where they would have qualified for free school transport to an area where they no longer qualify. 

    The School Admissions applicati...

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  • People across Bedfordshire urged to take care during the heatwave

    7/18/2022 10:28:00 AM

    With temperatures set to hit record highs over the next few days, people across Bedfordshire are being urged to take additional precautions to keep themselves and others safe.

    An extreme heat warning has been issued by the Met Office with mercury set to hit 40C by Tuesday.

    People are advised to:
     

  • Community Safety Survey Launches in Bedford Borough

    7/15/2022 11:10:00 AM
    The Bedford Borough Community Safety Partnership wants to hear from you on their recently launched Community Safety survey.

    This survey will help assess crime and anti-social behaviour in the Borough, and inform the new Community Safety Plan 2023-26.

    The Partnership is made up of a number of different local organisations working together including the Council, Bedfordshire Police, Fire & Rescue Service, the Probation Service and local health leaders.

    They work w...

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  • Works Complete on the Northern Gateway

    7/15/2022 8:54:00 AM

    Transporting Bedford works to ease congestion and improve road safety on the Northern Gateway has now been completed, delivering a major improvement on this well-known pinch point on Bedford’s roads.

    This is one of the biggest improvements schemes delivered, on budget, through the Transporting Bedford project, during challenging circumstances with the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, and material and labour shortages.

    The completion of the Northern Gateway marks t...

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  • Free School Meals Vouchers for Bedford Borough Children This Summer

    7/14/2022 12:59:00 PM

    Thousands of families across Bedford Borough, who are entitled to income related free school meals, will be given vouchers for the Summer holidays.
     
    Funded through the Household Support Fund, the council will provide each eligible child £15 per week for the 6 weeks, issued in one £90 voucher within the first couple of weeks of the summer holidays. We anticipate issuing over 6,650 vouchers to Bedford Borough families. 
     
    Cllr Michael Headley, Portfolio Hold...

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  • First Part of High Street Restoration Complete

    7/13/2022 3:07:00 PM
    The first of Bedford Borough’s High Street Heritage Action Zone (HSHAZ) building works has been completed.

    Today, the restoration of 19-21 High Street, currently home to ‘Blue Monk’ has been unveiled. Repairs include a newly painted front and comprehensive works to reinstate the fine Classical-style architectural design and detailing of this mid-C19th historic building.

    One of the most striking improvements is the stunning restoration of the original lion-head stringcourse, ...

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  • Bedford Borough Council Launch Fair Cost of Care Consultation

    7/13/2022 8:20:00 AM
    Bedford Borough Council is seeking the views of providers of residential care services for people over 65 years of age, and home care services for people aged 18 years and above  to support the National Fair Cost of Care exercise.
     
    In September 2021, the Government confirmed it will be providing funding to support Local Authorities move towards paying providers a fair rate of care.
     
    Councillor Dean Crofts, Portfolio Holder for Adult Services said, “We want to ...

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  • Have Your Say on Review of Polling Districts and Polling Places

    7/7/2022 11:37:00 AM

    Bedford Borough Council are asking local residents to come forward and share their views on a review of polling districts and polling places in the Borough.

    The Local Government Boundary Commission for England recently completed an Electoral Review of Bedford Borough  and published the outcome for 28 wards, which is an increase of one ward, and 46 councillors, which is an increase of six councillors.

    As a result of the new ward arrangement, the Council must undertake a...

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