Bedford Borough Council has committed to maintaining its long-term focus on tackling homelessness, after a sharp drop in the number of rough sleepers compared to the pre-COVID period.
Bedford Borough Council and the Trustees of Cecil Higgins Art Gallery are delighted to announce the appointment of Dr Jeremy Reynolds to the position of Chair of The Higgins Board.
On the eleventh hour, on the eleventh day of the eleventh month, Monday 11 November 2024, Bedford Borough marked the anniversary of Armistice Day with a poignant ceremony in Riverside Square, Bedford.
On Sunday 10 November 2024, Mayor of Bedford Borough, Tom Wootton, joined by civic leaders, the armed forces, veterans' associations and dignitaries, paid tribute to the bravery and sacrifices made by those who served and continue to serve in defence of our peace and freedom.
The Family Hubs Festival, held on Wednesday 30 October, in Harpur Square and the Harpur Suite, was a fantastic success, attracting around 1,000 attendees for a day of fun, activities, and valuable information for local families.
The holiday season is fast approaching, and Bedford Borough Council, working in partnership with BedfordBID, is ready to bring you a Christmas packed with joy, excitement, and family-friendly festivities throughout the town centre.
Residents are continuing to be supported following an explosion and subsequent fire at a home in Cleat Hill, Bedford, last month, which led to the evacuation of 50 households.
