Bedford Borough Council

Biggest Footfall to Town Centre

The High St Showcase took place on 2nd June bringing the largest footfall of any Saturday so far this year

'Transporting Bedford 2020'

£18million investment to tackle traffic congestion across our town centre

River Festival 2018

River Festival marks its 40th anniversary this year, on Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th July

The Higgins Bedford

What's On at The Higgins Bedford

Customer Services

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Bin Collection Day

Need to check your bin collection day, please click here.

Housing Benefit Information

Universal Credit is now replacing Housing Benefit for working age-residents, there are some exceptions, click here to find out more.

Moving House?

Please let us know where you are moving to.

Travel, Roads and Parking

Travelling in and around Bedford

Parking in Bedford

Find out the location of the car parks in Bedford Town Centre. You can now Pay, View or Appeal your Penalty Charge Notice as well as Request a residents' parking permit? online

Travel Bedford

The Travel Bedford website puts all information about walking, cycling, public transport and smart car travel in one place, making it easier to decide on the best way to travel around the borough.

Roadworks in Bedford

Up-to-date information on roadworks within Bedford Borough and the surrounding area is now presented via an online map.

Council Tax and Housing

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How to Pay Your Council Tax

Whether its online, direct debit, on the telephone or by post at the Customer Contact Centre, there are now many ways to pay your Council Tax.

Apply for Housing

Bedford has a number of Registered Providers of Social Housing. There is no Council owned housing in Bedford as all of the Council’s Housing was transferred to bpha in 1990. Visit bpha's website.

Reducing Energy Bills

Find out how to reduce your energy bills.

Children and Young People

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School Admission Appeals

As a parent / guardian, you can appeal if you have not been allocated a place at each of the schools you applied for.

Thinking of Fostering or Adopting?

Whether its providing new families for children, supporting adopted individuals, or providing advice and information. Do something incredible.

Children and Young People's Plan

Where we aspire for children, young people and their families to thrive, succeed and stay safe.

Adults and Older People

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Adult Services Leaflets

Adult Services publish a range of leaflets which explain the services offered to adults

Care for the Elderly

Looking for help looking after an elderly relative or friend. For information regarding care homes, please click here.

Adult Education

Whatever reason you wish to gain qualifications or skills for, we provide courses for adult learners of all abilities and can support and advise you on the right course for you.

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