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Host a Street Party to Celebrate the Coronation

This year the UK will mark the Coronation of King Charles III with a three-day bank holiday weekend from Saturday 6 May to Monday 8 May 2023.

To help residents celebrate the Coronation, Bedford Borough Council is waiving the usual administration fee for street party road closures. Street parties are a great opportunity for communities to come together, usually organised by groups of residents who get together and make arrangements to celebrate with their neighbours, friends and families.

For anyone wishing to hold a street party over the extended bank holiday weekend, the Council asks that applications are submitted by 1 April 2023. Residents can email road.closures@bedford.gov.uk to request a street closure.

To fi nd out more about applying for road closures to celebrate the coronation in Bedford Borough visit www.bedford.gov.uk/coronation.

For guidance including tips, ideas, advice and support on organising a street party, you can visit www.gov.uk.

The waiving of street party fees applies to residents of residential streets only, it does not apply to traders seeking to close high streets. Bedford Borough Council has welcomed a government scheme to provide a ordable bus travel to residents with a £2 bus fare cap in the new year.

The Department for Transport (DfT) led scheme, which encourages people to ‘get around for £2’, will run from 1 January – 31 March 2023 and will see all adult single fares capped at £2 and all return fares capped at £4 on bus services operated by participating companies. In Bedford Borough, the following operators have signed up for the scheme: • Stagecoach • Uno

Bedfordshire Rural Communities Charity receives £45,000 from Bedford Borough Council

Bedford Borough Council has announced a grant of £45,000 to Bedfordshire Rural Communities Charity to deliver support to residents over the winter.The grant will help residents who are struggling with the cost of living, energy bills and keeping warm. The Charity will support residents who are at risk of missing out on the services, activities and support they are entitled to.

from Bedford Borough Council, Bedfordshire Rural Communities Charity will be able to provide the much-needed extra resources to support and help local people who are currently struggling with spiralling living costs, record-breaking energy bills and keeping warm.” You can fi nd out more about various forms of help for residents across Bedford Borough struggling to cope with the rising cost of living at www.bedford.gov.uk/benefi ts-and-

support/grants-and-funding/help-cost-living

Getting around Bedford Borough by bus gets cheaper in 2023

More information about the government bus fare cap scheme is available on the government website (www.gov.uk/government/news/millionsencouraged-to-get-around-for-2-by-bus) or by visiting bus providers’ websites.

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Love Is All Around

Love is everywhere. It’s in the small acts of kindness, the big life changing proposals, it’s in the music we listen to, the food that’s lovingly prepared for us and our special relationships with friends and family. Valentine’s Day is the perfect opportunity for Love Bedford to share some things we know you’ll love to do in the heart of Bedford.

Love to relax:

Tuck into bagels and co ee at Vanilla Tree on a Sunday morning. This bright yellow beacon of co eeshop-loveliness is on St Cuthbert Street. Homemade bagels cooked in the traditional way are stu ed with scrambled eggs and smoked salmon or try the iconic American salt beef bagel with mustard mayo and gherkins. The ‘House of Co ee’ freshly roasted co ee complements the bagels to perfection and the buzzy, relaxed vibe inside makes this an ideal spot for a daytime fi rst date. www.vanillatreebedford.co.uk

Love to discover somewhere new:

The Cellar Bar is the latest addition to Bedford’s nighttime scene. Located on the High Street opposite the Silver Faces, you can walk the red carpet and discover the home of live music, cool DJs, premium beers and delicious cocktails. This underground, authentic cellar bar is full of original features and cosy nooks – it’s the perfect place to sit and get to know someone new! Plus, if you’re an act, an artist, band or DJ, The Cellar Bar would love to hear from you.

www.thecellarbarbedford.co.uk Love your nails:

Pure Nails is amongst the best professional nail salons in Bedford o ering manicures, pretty pedicures and nail extensions at very competitive prices. This February,