Bedford Borough Council

Foster or adopt with us

Foster or adopt with Bedford Borough Council

National Apprenticeship Week

Number of events and sessions taking place from 3rd to 7th March

Allhallows - temporary closure

Temporary closure of Allhallows starts 10th March as part of the new Bedford Bus Station works

£48million for Borough schools

£48million will be invested in the borough's schools until 2017

Customer Services

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Moving House?

Please let us know where you are moving to by completing our online form.

Housing Benefit Information

If you pay rent for your home, and live on a low income, you may be able to get some help by claiming Housing Benefit.

Bin Collection Day

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

Travel and Roads

Travelling in and around Bedford

Where to Park in Bedford

Find out the location of the car parks in Bedford Town Centre. Require a residents parking permit?

Where is my Bus

Real Time information is now online, providing you with information about the arrival of buses in the Borough of Bedford. To view bus timetables please click here.

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.

Home Efficiency Grants

The council will shortly be accepting applications for home Energy Efficiency Grants 2013 - 2014. Apply now to avoid disappointment

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.

Sporting Activities

Looking to try something new? Visit our Sports Development pages for inspiration.

Adults and Older People

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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.