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Bedford Borough Council, in partnership with Hawaa Empower and GLL (Better), is announcing the successful launch of a women-only badminton programme.

Bedford Borough Council has launched a new commercial food waste collection service to support local businesses in complying with new Simpler Recycling legislation. This initiative, which began in March 2025, aims to help businesses separate food waste from general waste.

Bedford Borough Council has announced the return of the Bedford Kite and Motoring Festival, a biennial celebration of community spirit and family entertainment, taking place on Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 June 2025 across Russell Park, The Embankment, and Mill Meadows.

Bedford Borough Council is reconfiguring the Greyfriars Junction as part of the Transporting Bedford 2030 scheme, a key part of the Council's strategic plan to enhance connectivity and support economic growth in Bedford town centre.

Bedford Borough Council is announcing a fresh lineup of Active Adults courses, set to kick off the week beginning May 12, 2025.

Bedford Borough Council has announced the acquisition of two remarkable ceramic artworks, ‘Despair and Promise’, inspired by John Bunyan’s The Pilgrim’s Progress.

Bedford Borough Council is hosting a St. George’s Day celebration on Saturday 26 April 2025. 12-6.30pm. The festivities aim to bring together families and friends to enjoy a day of community spirit and national pride.

Bedford Borough Council has successfully undertaken a footpath refurbishment programme across several parks and open spaces, enhancing accessibility and safety for residents and visitors.

Could you benefit from checking out the range of dyslexia-friendly books in Bedford Borough’s libraries?

As part of Bedford Borough Council’s Year of Reading, we are featuring a wide range of stock types available in our libraries.

Get ready to discover the fascinating stories of Bedford. Bedford Borough Council and the Bedford Association of Tour Guides are excited to announce the start of a new season of guided walking tours.