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  • Biomass Boiler

    4/10/2018 3:22:00 PM

    A radical change to Borough Hall’s heating system has seen Bedford Borough Council reduce carbon dioxide emissions and generate renewable energy.

    A biomass boiler has been installed in Borough Hall, taking priority in providing heat to the building and significantly reducing its carbon footprint. The biomass boiler has generated 218mWh of heat, which is equal to over £11,000 income from the Government’s Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI).

    This boiler works by creating heat and ...

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  • Work Continues in £3.5million Upgrade of Older People’s Homes

    4/9/2018 3:24:00 PM

    Major improvement works are continuing across Bedford Borough’s care homes.

    The Council is carrying out a £3.5million upgrade of its residential homes for older people. Works that have been completed include improved bathrooms with boilers and pipework replaced where necessary, more access ramps alongside external works including car parks and paving, and internal remodelling.

    The works have ranged from more efficient and modern heating systems put in place, to smaller deta...

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  • Pyghtle Clock Returns to Bedford

    4/4/2018 3:46:00 PM

    A rare Arts and Crafts clock of international significance will return to Bedford after a gap of over 100 years, going on permanent display at The Higgins Bedford and highlighting the town’s contribution to the Arts and Crafts movement.

    The Pyghtle Clock is named after the acclaimed Bedford joinery firm that manufactured it in 1901 and has been acquired for the Cecil Higgins Collection with the help of funding from Art Fund and ACE/V&A Purchase Grant Fund.

    It was design...

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  • Helping Bedford Borough’s Economy Grow

    4/4/2018 3:38:00 PM

    Bedford Borough Council Executive has agreed the Bedford Borough Growth Plan 2018-2022.

    The Growth Plan will shape the Council’s work to promote economic development and regeneration helping Bedford Borough compete as a location for business. It aims to support the growth of existing businesses, secure new investment and ensure local people have the skills to take advantage of the jobs on offer.

    This plan reports on the current economic climate and has developed a comprehen...

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  • Bedford Borough Council to provide integrated Housing register for Social Housing

    4/4/2018 3:36:00 PM

    The management of Bedford Borough’s Housing Register for social housing has transferred back to Bedford Borough Council from bpha enabling a more integrated service to meet residents’ housing needs.

    Residents who would like to have more information about applying for social housing or would like to register can now contact Bedford Borough Council Housing Needs Service directly, online or by visiting the Council’s Customer Service Centre at Horne Lane where they can use self-service...

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