Monday 23rd August 2010

Lloyds TSB is moving

The Allhallows branch of Lloyds TSB is closing on Friday 5th November, and will be moving to the nearby branch in the High Street. Read more

Friday 30th July 2010

We Love the BedfordBID - official!

The Bluecaps are staying in Bedford, alongside the organisation behind all of their related promotional activity, BedfordBID. Read more

Monday 21st June 2010

Bedford's CCTV officially the best in the country

The team behind Bedford's CCTV cameras have been named the best in the country. Read more

Monday 24th May 2010

BID backs Lottery boost for High Street

The Heritage Lottery Fund has awarded Bedford Borough Council a “ first round pass” towards securing a grant of £897,100 for the restoration and regeneration of the High Street. Read more

Monday 24th May 2010

It’s safe to park in Bedford

Car parks in Bedford are some of the best in the country! Six car parks have once again been awarded the Park Mark award. Read more

Monday 29th March 2010

Businesses vote YES for BedfordBID

Businesses in Bedford voted Yes to another term of the BedfordBID which helps to promote the town centre and keeps people “buying local”. [ read more ]

Monday 1st March 2010

Town Centre Development Update - Council Set To Acquire Key Site

Plans to transform Bedford Town Centre are moving closer with a major piece of the developments jigsaw set to be put in place. Read more

Monday 1st March 2010

Town Centre Recycling Bins already a success

New recycling bins in Bedford Town Centre, introduced by Mayor Dave Hodgson, have collected an average of 85 kilograms of plastic bottles and drink cans per bin, in less than two months. Read more

Monday 22nd February 2010

Fire Service in partnership with property agents

Hundreds of residents in rented homes are to be made safer thanks to an initiative between Jayne Beard Property Management and local firefighters. Read more

Wednesday 23rd December 2009

Website win for Bedford College - twitter along or be Facebook friend to keep in touch

Bedford College, which has won a series of accolades in the past 12 months, now has winning website, according to the College Marketing Network FE First Awards. Read more

Wednesday 23rd December 2009

Art to Art at South Bank Arts Centre

World renowned local artist Julie Freeman is to launch an exhibition at Bedford College's South Bank Arts Centre that will see visiting artists bringing art to art students and local people. Read more

Sunday 15th November

Christmas in Bedford

Find out all you need to know about Christmas in Bedford 2009, including gift ideas, parking information, opening hours and events. Click here for more

Thursday 8th October 2009

Bedford I-Kan “The home of new business in Bedford”

This modern business centre provides support and a range of office space solutions to meet the needs of new businesses. Read more

Wednesday 19th August 2009

BID members pay tribute to Frank Branston

BedfordBID members have paid tribute to Frank Branston, businessman and Mayor, who died recently. Read more

Thursday 13th August 2009

Increased CCTV to keep watch of Bedford Town Centre

Five new CCTV cameras have been set up in Bedford town centre to help prevent and detect crime, making Bedford a safer community. Read more 

Friday 7th August 2009

Retail Radiolink Goes Digital

Cutting crime in Bedford Town Centre is being aided by the latest technology - thanks to a partnership deal between North Beds Community Safety Partnership and the business-led BedfordBID. Read more

Monday 13th July 2009

Calling All Budding Entrepreneurs

Bedford i-kan business incubation centre is launching a competition for budding entrepreneurs which could help turn business ideas into a reality. Read more

Friday 10th July 2009

£3million refurbishment at the Park Inn

The Bedford Park Inn Hotel is currently undergoing a £3million refurbishment and are offering special rates to new companies. Read more

Thursday 2nd July 2009

Security Improvements For Town Centre Car Park

New security measures have been introduced to Allhallows multi storey car park to improve the car park and tackle vandalism. Read more

Wednesday 24th June 2009

BID response to Mary Queen of Shops and Money Programme

The BBC Money Programme’s focus on the crisis facing Dunstable retailers has prompted a reaction from Bedford - where shops took action five years ago to work together to boost business in the town centre. Read more

Wednesday 24th June 2009

Bedford College one of best in county - official!

Bedford College has been officially recognised as one of the best in the UK - by being awarded Beacon status by the Government. Read more

Monday 23rd March 2009

BedfordBID Radiolink Goes Digital

Cutting crime in Bedford Town Centre is being aided by the latest technology - thanks to a partnership deal between North Beds Community Safety Partnership and the business-led BedfordBID. Read more

Monday 9th March 2009

International company supports BedfordBID vouchers and local independent company benefits from cash injection

BedfordBID vouchers are supporting the local economy – as proven in the High Street this week. Read more

Friday 26th February 2009

Indulge Inbedford 2009

Eat our for as little as £5 this week only with the Indulge Inbedford promotion. Click here to find out more

Tuesday 3rd February 2009

Maysons and Bedford Arcade Bucking the Trend

Independents in Bedford’s Arcade are moving with the tide to catch the customers in this recession. Read more

Wednesday 31st December 2008

Bedford battles Christmas credit crunch

BID reports footfall up by 20,000 per week, £80,000 of BID vouchers in circulation. Read more

Tuesday 2nd December 2008

FREE Park & Ride throughout December

The Bedford Park & Ride service will be FREE throughout December. The service is designed to help shoppers over the Christmas period. Read more

Saturday 8th November 2008

When the going gets tough, the tough get shopping

It’ll be spend, spend, spend in when nearly £50,000 of BedfordBID vouchers hits the streets in time for Christmas. Read more

Friday 31st October 2008

Bedford College Redevelopment

Bedford College is investing £80 Million in the future of Bedford - when other developments are being put on the back burner. Read more

Thursday 16th October 2008

£80 Million redevelopment at Bedford College

Bedford College is investing £80M in the future of Bedford and the people of Bedfordshire. Read more

Tuesday 30th September 2008

Corn Exchange Joins Gift Voucher Scheme

The Bedford Corn Exchange has become the latest business to join the Bedford Town Centre gift voucher scheme. Read more

Wednesday 24th September 2008

New Businesses in Bedford Town Centre

The Blue Glass on St Cuthberts Street are just one of many new businesses to open their doors in Bedford Town Centre. Read more

Monday 15th September 2008

Meet the people making a difference in Bedford Borough

Come around to Bedford town centre on Wednesday 17th or Thursday 18th September 2008 for your chance to meet the people making a difference in Bedford Borough. Read more

Tuesday 26th August 2008

Tell Me More - Bedford College boosts local economy by £60 Million

Bedford College is responsible for generating £58.5 Million for the local economy due to the past and present efforts of its students, reveals a new report published this month. Read more

Tuesday 12th August 2008

See in to the future at the Fleur de Lis

The newly refurbished Fleur de Lis pub in Bedford is helping diners predict what happens next time they visit the pub… Read more

Tuesday 29th July 2008

BedfordBID Annual Report 2007 / 2008

You can now view the BedfordBID 2007 / 2008 Annual Report online. Click here for more

Thursday 17th July 2008

Exciting Changes at the Bedford Swan Hotel

We are pleased to advise you of some exciting changes at the Bedford Swan Hotel, with our new owners, BDL Select, investing £2 million over the next few months on refurbishment projects at the hotel. Read more

Saturday 17th May 2008

Pride In Bedford Awards

BedfordBID featured highly in the Pride in Bedford awards staged at the Park Inn on Monday May 12th. Read more

Town Centre Exhibition

Your views are important in helping to decide the future of the Town Centre. The Borough Council, therefore, invites you to participate in the fourth Town Centre Exhibition. Read more

College signs up with £50,000 of BedfordBID vouchers

Bedford College have signed up with £50,000's worth of BedofrdBID Town Centre Gift Vouchers. Read more

Download BE07 Newsletter

Find out what we've been doing recently in our latest newsletter.

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BedfordBID Annual Report & Accounts 2006/2007

BedfordBID's Annual Report is now online. Find out what we've been doing for the past twelve months. Read more

Cafe Culture set to flourish. 

Cafe Society can flourish now in Bedford - thanks to an agreement between BedfordBID and the Bedford Borough Council. Read More

Quarterly Report Now Available

The BedfordBID Bluecaps Quarterly Report is now available to download from the Bluecaps Page. Find out what we've been up to by clicking here.

Tackling Graffiti in Bedford Town Centre

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