Colleen Atkins

Harpur Ward Councillor, Chair of Bedford Neighbourhood Watch, former Community Safety Portfolio Holder.

[Lord-Lt Bedfordshire @LLieutenantBeds]

I had a wonderful morning joining the @TibbsFoundation for their ‘Stride Out’ Memory Walk. On their 10th year of supporting those affected by dementia & their family carers it was lovely to connect with those fundraising & talking through the many ways the charity have helped

[Friends of Foster Hill Road Cemetery @BedfordCemetery]

#31daysofgraves This simple #plaque on the west wall @bedfordcemetery has huge historical and cultural significance. Joe Clough was the first black driver of a London motorbus and a WW1 ambulance driver on the Western Front. His story here - https://t.co/OSC73aHtui

[Beds Fire and Rescue @BedsFire]

Today is Emergency Services Day (9 September) @999Day a national day across the UK, and an opportunity for us to show our support for our selfless NHS and emergency services heroes.

#Heroes #EmergencyServices #WeveGotYourBack

[Bedford Borough Council @BedfordTweets]

💼 Are you an experienced Housing Strategy Officer who is looking to join a new and friendly team? We have the job just for you.

🔗 Follow the link for the full vacancy details, and to apply for this exciting opportunity: https://t.co/3MrLWFf5Ug

[Colleen Atkins @Colleen_Atkins]

Thank you Hob and @bedspolice for your support for @BedfordNW and @N_Watch. It was a useful discussion and good ideas for going forward with @NorthBedsPolice, @bedspolicerural and @safer_bedford. Good to talk during #NeighbourhoodPolicingWeek.

[Bedfordshire Police @bedspolice]

Chief Inspector Hob Hoque met with Councillor @Colleen_Atkins yesterday to talk all things Neighbourhood Watch for #NeighbourhoodPolicingWeek

Neighbourhood Watch helps to reduce crime and encourage closer communities.

Interested in joining a scheme? ➡️ https://t.co/kZCAhrwKlg

[Colleen Atkins @Colleen_Atkins]

A very special occasion. Well done everyone.

[Eric Masih @masih_ericm]

gathering of diverse communities and All faiths in Bedford turned up for ceremony of Tree of Trees planting at All Saints Church in Queens Park, Bedford, organised by Queens Park Community Organisation, Tree was planted in Memory of H M Queen Elizabeth 11 Platinum Jubilee.

[Bedford Borough Council @BedfordTweets]

Treat your recycling bin this Christmas!

Recycling doesn’t have to be confusing, you can check what should go in each of your bins at; https://t.co/QDHakZFwYE.

[Bedford Borough Council @BedfordTweets]

Please remember the next two weeks bin collections have been changed. Collections will resume as normal from the week starting 9th January.

For more information regarding waste collection please visit our website: https://t.co/8KU6NncLNq

[NHS BLMK Health and Care Partnership 💙 @BLMKHealthCare]

Cases of invasive Group A Strep are rare, but parents should be aware of what to look out for. If you think your child is seriously unwell, call 999 or go to A&E.
More info ➡ https://t.co/XRnmjz1otv

[Colleen Atkins @Colleen_Atkins]

Thank you to @BedsCadets who did a marvellous job at the Bedfordshire Police Christmas Service. Well done.

[Abu Sultan @AbuTSB]

I owe my life to NHS nurses and doctors - they all deserve fair pay, safe working conditions and the UK deserves a fully funded NHS!

Solidarity to all courageous strikers trying to save OUR NHS. Please support your NHS.

#NHSPay #SaveOurNHS #LoveNHS #NHSStrikes

[Bedford Borough Council @BedfordTweets]

We've lit Bedford Town Bridge green this evening in aid of @NSPCC and their Walk for Children event💚

If you are joining the 5k walk today and happen to pass the bridge, be sure to share it on social media using #WalkForChildren so we can see your great photos.

[Beds Fire and Rescue @BedsFire]

We're still reeling from an amazing Wholetime and Control Passout Parade last night!
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We wish all our new Firefighters and Fire Control Firefighters all the best as they embark on their careers on station.
#DareToBeDifferent #TeamBedsFire

[Colleen Atkins @Colleen_Atkins]

Happy ending for Shogun and his owner who is my neighbour. Thank you @Beds_FireCtrl for actioning my call & thank you to @BedsFire Red Watch Bedford for getting the kitten down safely. It wasn't an easy task so well done. Will Shogun have learnt his lesson? We'll wait and see.

[BBC Beds, Herts & Bucks @BBC3CR]

BBC Three Counties Radio faces significant cuts to programming.

From 10am on Friday 25th November, Jason Horton, acting director of BBC England, will answer your questions.

Read more about the planned changes here: https://t.co/NRoG1vjfoN

Listen here: https://t.co/YHMialOy90

[Colleen Atkins @Colleen_Atkins]

Lansdowne Road closed due to burst water main. Alerted by Zara Layne. Shame this has happened as Lansdowne Road was resurfaced just a few weeks ago. Am following it up. Thanks for the photo, Zara.