Latest consultations May 2024

Your voice your views

May 2024


Family hubs parent survey

Bedford Borough Family Hubs HeaderWe would like to hear your views on our Family Hubs Children’s Centres in Bedford Borough and the services they offer you and your family.

If you haven’t heard of us or visited us, then we want to know that as well.

Your responses will help shape our future offer and help us to ensure we are meeting the needs of every child, young person and family in Bedford Borough.

The survey is aimed at parents and carers of children aged 0-19 years (or up to 25 if they have special educational needs), as well as parents who are expecting a baby.

Survey will run until 24 May.

Take part


Share your thoughts on our Corporate Plan

The draft Corporate Plan for 2024-2027 serves as the blueprint to guide all our actions. It involves redefining our vision, reassessing our priorities, and collaborating with staff, residents, partners, communities, and businesses to lead Bedford Borough confidently into the future.

The consultation will run from 18 March. All comments must reach us by 5pm on 28 June.

Alternatively we are running two workshop sessions on the 5 June, online and in person- register below to book a space and for more details.

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Share your thoughts
5 June- book for Corporate plan workshop sessions

Town Deal Projects

Town CentreFollowing the successful submission of the Town Investment Plan, Bedford was awarded £22.6m to deliver several key regeneration, transport and skills-led projects. The projects submitted in the plan include regeneration of Midland Road and Greyfriars areas, public realm improvements to St Paul’s Square and Harpur Square, improvements to town centre junctions and local pedestrian and cycling infrastructure, and investment in health, science and digital skills.

We want to hear your thoughts about the town deal projects and invite you to complete the online survey.

Complete survey

Rights of Way improvement plan

TreeBedford Borough Council has produced a draft Rights of Way Improvement Plan 2024–2029 for public consultation and we would like your feedback.

We are particularly keen to hear from people who wish to access the network and people who already use our rights of way network.

The draft plan sets out our vision to:

  • ensure the PRoW network is a valued as an asset
  • improve service provision and work with network users
  • maintain a safe and easily accessible network
  • get people involved
  • inform and promote the network

The consultation runs from 18 March until 17 June.

How to comment

Public engagement opportunities from our partners


Universal Studios public engagement- last few days to take part in company survey

Universal Destinations & Experiences is exploring the opportunity to bring a new theme park and resort to the UK, at a site in Bedford.

The proposed project has the potential to transform Bedford Borough, and we strongly recommend taking part in the online survey which closes on Friday 3 May.

Universal
Complete the survey

Bedford Borough Citizens’ Panel

Tablet showing homepage new websiteTell us what you think about local issues by joining our Citizens’ Panel.

As a panel member, you will be asked to take part in at least two surveys a year. Your responses can make a big difference to key decisions taken by the Council.

The Citizens Panel was established in 1999 and is used to gather public ideas and opinions on a range of topics that relate to Bedford Borough Council and the services we provide.

Join the Citizens’ Panel

Help and support

Free access to computers, Wi-Fi, and digital help

We understand that not everyone is confident with all things digit. If you would like some support and guidance to help you carry out tasks online, there is help available.

Domestic Abuse Strategy consultationWe want to help you:

  • access computers and Wi-Fi for free
  • do more online – access Council services easily through our online forms
  • stay informed about your local area and find the information you need at any time
  • improve your digital skills and stay safe online.

Find support on our Digital Help webpage:

Digital Help