Tag: Bedford news
Council told that 14% of Bedford’s households are in fuel poverty
A senior councillor has claimed that fuel poverty will mean “people are going to die” because they can’t afford to heat their homes.
Invitation to send representatives to comment on railway development
East West Railway Company (EWR Co) has invited community representatives from every parish, ward and electoral division along the potential route of...
Huge turnout expected for protest march against loss of countryside
On Sunday, February 13, CPRE Bedfordshire and BFARE have organised a series of protest walks and they are expecting a strong turnout...
Bedford Borough Councillors ‘Give HIV the Finger’
Today is the start of National HIV Testing Week, which runs from February 7-13 2022.
Marking the week,...
National Apprenticeship Week – February 7th
The Bedford College Group is celebrating National Apprenticeship Week from February 7, in Bedfordshire and Northamptonshire with a series of online promotions...
Christmas treecycling raises tree-mendous £8,864 for hospice
Sue Ryder St John’s Hospice has thanked the local community for going green and supporting its Christmas Treecycling service, which raised thousands...
Beer bellies under threat from low calorie American Budweiser
Drinkers at The Sun pub in Leighton Buzzard say they are prepared to try the world’s first zero carb lager.
Should your council have the power to enforce ‘moving traffic offences’?
Have your say
As part of the Traffic Management Act (2022), the Government will be giving councils the...
Bedford Borough Conservatives call for Core Council Tax freeze
Concerns as Mayor piles pressure on Bedford residents with high tax hike
At Full Council on Wednesday, February...
Plans for the Special Educational Needs School to be shared
Bedford Borough Council is offering the chance for local people to find out more about its proposals for a new purpose-built school...
