You can help shape the future of Bedford town centre, with passionate business owners needed to join the new Town Centre Advisory Board. 

The Board will play an essential role in shaping Bedford’s town centre strategy, fostering economic growth, and ensuring that business interests are well-represented as Bedford undergoes an exciting phase of redevelopment.

The new Bedford Town Centre Advisory Board will comprise local business leaders and representatives from a diverse range of sectors. The Board’s priorities will include offering strategic advice to the Council as well as working closely with stakeholders to ensure that local businesses thrive as Bedford transforms into a place that residents are proud to live in and visitors are eager to explore.

This recruitment campaign follows several key regeneration initiatives underway in Bedford, the redevelopment including of Mayes Yard, Towns Fund projects on Midland Road and St Paul's Square. There have also been smaller enhancements such as cleaning and clearing rubbish.

The Board will include representatives from Bedford College, the Police and the Bedford Borough Council, alongside local business leaders. At any one time there will be up to 12 members, who will each serve three-year terms, with the possibility of a second term. Board members will be expected to attend at least six meetings annually and participate in subgroups or strategic workstreams as needed.

Applications are open to business owners or managers within the Bedford town centre area or individuals who have strong links to the town centre. Interested candidates are invited to submit a CV plus a one-page statement outlining their interest and experience by Friday 13 June. Interviews are scheduled to commence on the week beginning Monday 30 June with the first meeting to be held week commencing on the week beginning Monday 21 July.

For more information, including details on how to apply, please visit the Bedford Borough Council website or contact the Economic Growth & Development team, at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.