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From favourite places to visit to hidden gems, Bedford Borough Council is shouting about what’s great where we all live in a regular feature.

Families and carers for children who have special educational needs and/or a disability (SEND) are warned not to be fooled by a website which claims to be offering them help.

A series of projects to enhance one of the Borough’s most treasured green spaces is now complete.

At the heart of the Bedford Park refurbishment is the iconic Bandstand, which had its revamp celebrated with a free spring concert last month.

Renters and landlords are both being supported by Bedford Borough Council, following a major change to Government legislation.

The first phase of the Renters’ Rights Act, which was passed by Parliament in October 2025, came into force on Friday 1 May.

Bedford Borough Council is marking the first month of its new weekly food waste collection service, launched on 30 March 2026, by thanking residents for their support and participation.

A free day of yoga and wellness activities will take place in Bedford Park next month.

The annual Yoga and Wellbeing in the Park event returns on Sunday 7 June from 10am-7pm.

Bedford Borough Council has committed to continue engaging with residents and bus operators to work towards a sustainable and reliable public bus network across the Borough.

Stagecoach, which runs a number of bus services, recently announced changes to its network. 

In 1945, after returning from his duties as a War Artist in the Middle East, Edward Bawden wrote and illustrated a book about fantastical snails for his two young children called ‘Snails for All’. Last year The Higgins Bedford was gifted this amazing book for The Edward Bawden Archive.

From favourite places to visit to hidden gems, Bedford Borough Council is shouting about what’s great where we all live in a regular feature.