Resurfacing works are planned for Paula Radcliffe Way in summer 2023. Signs will soon be put in place to give advance warning of the dates of the roadworks. The works will see the dual carriageway resurfaced between Great Ouse Way and Bedford Road, Clapham.
The Bedford Town Deal Board has announced that four further business cases, which were submitted in 2022, have been approved by Central Government, giving the green light to start delivering the projects.
Bedford Borough Council’s annual Foster Carer Awards returned last week, following a two-year break, to celebrate the borough’s fosters carers and say ‘Thank You’ for all that they do to support the children and young people in their care.
From Saturday 11 to Saturday 18 February, families are invited to visit Bedford Borough Libraries for free fun craft activities. Bedford Central, Bromham, Kempston, Putnoe, and Wootton libraries all have activities planned.
For the first time, electors voting in person at polling stations will need to show photographic ID to vote at this year’s local elections, including electors in Bedford Borough.
Bedford Borough Council is warning people not to fly-tip or dump waste this Christmas holiday.
Instead, people are being encouraged to use the local Household Waste Recycling Centre at Barkers Lane, Bedford MK41 9SB to dispose of any bulky waste.
This year’s community tree planting will take place across five sites. Bedford Borough Council is asking people to volunteer and help plant over 8500 trees during January and February.