Last Friday, we had a productive meeting with National Farmers' Union county advisers, Nathan Boyd and Emily Brown, to address the challenges our farming community is grappling with post the heavy rainfall 🌾🚜🌧️ #FarmingCommunity #Collaboration #NFU

Huge congratulations to Matthew Richardson, our GIS Analyst for completing the Brighton Marathon on Sunday in 4:54:39 🏃‍♂️ Matt, along with his Brother Adam, was fundraising for Alzheimer Scotland

Their valiant efforts make sure nobody faces dementia alone!
#BrightonMarathon #ChairtyRun

This is a key tool to help #IDBs in the future to not only better manage drainage locally for the benefit of all, but also looking towards water resource management too in times of drought. All support gratefully received.

Friendly reminder that there's just under a week left to apply to join our team as a Land Drainage Operative. We'd love to hear from you! #jobs #CareerOpportunities

JOIN OUR TEAM. We are  #recruiting  a Trainee Finance & Rating Assistant to join the Bedford Group. Interested? Download a full Job Description at idbs.org.uk/vacancies DEADLINE ON 02/04/2024  #jobs #careeropportunities

Our new Planning and Byelaw strategy is now live on the website idbs.org.uk/information/po…. This document is intended for use by Board Members & Officers, Risk Management Authorities as well as land managers & developers that are undertaking works within our district 🏗️🚧🏠

JOIN OUR TEAM. We are #recruiting a Land Drainage Operative to join the Bedford Group's Operations Team. Interested? Download a full Job Description at idbs.org.uk/vacancies/ DEADLINE ON 27/03 #jobs #careeropportunities

JOIN OUR TEAM. We are #recruiting a Land Drainage Operative to join the Bedford Group's Operations Team. Interested? Download a full Job Description at idbs.org.uk/vacancies/ DEADLINE ON 27/03 #jobs #careeropportunities

JOIN OUR TEAM. We are #recruiting an Administration & Rating Assistant to join the Bedford Group. Interested? Download a full Job Description at idbs.org.uk/vacancies/ DEADLINE ON 07/02 #jobs #careeropportunities

Just a friendly reminder that we are still hiring! We'd love to see your application to join the team - closing date for applications is Wednesday 7th February #CareerOpportunities

An interesting and insightful day for the Boards officers & members at @ada_updatesADA Environment Day 2024. Special thanks to the speakers for their presentations Defra Soils & Peat Natural England Anglian Water Middle Level Commissioners Greater Lincolnshire Nature Partnership Phil Brewin Jonathan Baker #environmentday2024

Officers and Members of the Board are pleased to be in attendance at the ADA Environment Day also falling on #WorldWetlandsDay2024

Just a friendly reminder that we are still hiring! We'd love to see your application to join the team - closing date for applications is Wednesday 7th February #CareerOpportunities

JOIN OUR TEAM. We are #recruiting an Administration & Rating Assistant to join the Bedford Group. Interested? Download a full Job Description at idbs.org.uk/vacancies/ DEADLINE ON 07/02 #jobs #careeropportunities

Eggington Brook Flood Storage Reservoir last week during #StormHenk The Reservoir stores run off and gradually releases it over an extended period of time to protect the South-East side of Leighton Buzzard, including Cherry Court Way Ind Est before joining the Clipstone Brook. 🌧️

Last week #stormhenk caused widespread flooding across our our districts. Our team have been assisting the emergency services and local residents to help control flood water and remove blockages. Operatives have also been carrying out increased asset inspections of key hotspots☔️

#HappyNewYear 🎉 from everyone at Bedford Group IDB
Our offices at Vale House, Broadmead Road, #Stewartby will reopen on Wednesday 3rd January.

#SeasonsGreetings from all the Bedford Group of Drainage Boards
Our offices will be closed between Saturday 23rd December & Tuesday 2nd January.
To report an activity which could lead to flooding, contact our Duty Officer on 07764 239 891 or email [email protected] 🎄🎅

Our Principal Engineer is working closely with Skanska UK in relation to the Black Cat A428 to Caxton-Gibbett Scheme. These monthly meetings include discussions regarding the necessary Land Drainage Consents which ensure the works comply with the Board's Byelaws #BlackCat

An interesting and insightful day for some of the Boards officers at @ada_updates ADA Flood & Water Conference. Special thanks to the speakers for their presentations The Labour Party Climate Change Committee Environment Agency ANBI Ian Titherington Welsh Government Lisa Pinney Coal Authority