Cllr Andrea Spice

06/10/2026

From the website of John Tizard - Bedfordshire PCC

ARE YOU A COMMUNITY ORGANISATION? HAVE YOU SEEN OUR FUNDING OPPORTUNITY?
The Police and Crime Commissioner is encouraging community organisations across Bedfordshire to apply for funding to help strengthen community cohesion, promote anti-racism and build more resilient communities, with applications closing next Monday.

As part of his commitment to creating safer, stronger and more inclusive communities, the PCC has launched the third round of the Grassroots Innovation Fund.

This fund offers one-off financial support up to £5,000 for community groups to introduce innovative projects to build resilience, strengthen community cohesion and promote anti-racism across local neighbourhoods and communities.

Previous rounds have supported more than 60 local projects, enabling voluntary, grassroots and community organisations to deliver innovative initiatives that have made a real difference in their neighbourhoods.

With just days left to apply, organisations with ideas that could have a positive impact on their communities are encouraged to submit an application before the deadline.

More information and apply:

Community groups invited to apply for funding to strengthen community cohesion and resilience

06/10/2026

🎆🎆firework consultation ends tomorrow 🎆🎆

The Government consultation on fireworks end on 7th Oct. Don't miss your chance to have your say.

https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/fireworks-and-pyrotechnics-in-the-uk/fireworks-and-pyrotechnics-in-the-uk

We are inviting views and evidence on the impact and use of fireworks.

30/09/2026

FYI if travelling this way. Please follow the police fb account for any updates.

| The road has now re-opened - thank you for your patience whilst we dealt with the incident.

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| We are currently attending a road traffic collision on Victoria Road, Bedford.

The road is currently closed at the junction of Ampthill Road.

Please avoid the area and use alternative routes where possible.

29/09/2026

Please remember to register your vehicle to use the Borough tip.

I've just done it and it was really easy. 😁Here's the link, there's not much detail needed but you need to ✅ to confirm you read the T&Cs.

Now I'm registered, unless I change my car or address, I don't need to do anything again for 2 years. Just turn up with ID and your rubbish. Just like before the registration process was implemented. 💖

Barkers Lane HWRC is free for Bedford Borough residents to use - no appointment is needed. However, you must register your vehicle before your first visit. From 1 October 2026, you must register your vehicle before visiting Barkers Lane HWRC. Registration is free, quick and easy, and is valid imme....

28/09/2026

This is on today (Monday).

It's a lovely fayre with some fab stalls and really friendly stall holders. If you have time pop in and have a look. 🛍️

Beautiful Baby Gift Baskets

27/09/2026

Good news update from this week re GP.

We had a really good meeting this week that included Tom Wootton Mayor of Bedford, Blake Stephenson MP, fellow BBC ward councillors, Senior council officers, Wixams reps from Urban and Civic and the ICB.
After much discussion we have agreed (of course subject to planning) that the preferred to be put forward will be to futureproof the surgery by building foundations now that can take a full first floor extension in the future.
This will now offer an extension capability to the ground floor and first floor.
Can parking was also raised and U&C are now looking to add additional land for parking. Plans are now being put together for the formal application.

19/09/2026

Bedford Borough family Hub Festival is today.
It really is a lovely event. See shared post for details.

Saturday 19 September
9.30am-12pm (first hour is inclusive)
Daisy Hill Family Hub, Hillgrounds Road,
Kempston MK42 8QH

13/09/2026

Coffee with a Cop.

Please see attached the dates for Wixams and Elstow this September.

These are a great opportunity to sit with the local team and raise concerns/ask questions.

You can subscribe to Beds Connect to keep up to date on local policing. Here's the link to register:
https://www.bedsconnected.co.uk/

05/09/2026

100 years of Stewartby
Pop down to the Village Hall today (Saturday 5th Sept) between 12 and 4 to find out about the history and creation of Stewartby.

03/09/2026

Bedford Town Centre's 1st Bedford Pride

Join us on Saturday 5th September in Harpur Square and Harpur Suite 1-8pm. And in the library 1-5pm. It's going to be fab!

Big thanks to Rainbow Bedfordshire and Barley Mow Bedford for all the work they have put into this event.