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A benefits cheat has been ordered to pay £13,190.38 after admitting that he fraudulently claimed both Council Tax Support and a Council Tax discount for six years.

Antonio Noto, also known as Tony, of Templars Way, Sharnbrook, was sentenced at Luton Crown Court on Thursday (27 August).

Bedford Borough Council is introducing a free online vehicle registration system at the Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC) on Barkers Lane to protect the site from misuse by businesses and people from outside the Borough.

Bedford Borough Council has completed its 2026 summer surface dressing programme across multiple rural roads in the borough, with final road marking painting expected to finish by September.

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.

Blooming great news for nature-lovers – the Council’s popular tulip bulb giveaway is back next month, with 38,000 tulip bulbs available for community groups across the Borough.

Bedford Borough Council has launched a public consultation on a new Library Strategy and options for the future development of Bedford Central Library. 

Bedford Borough Council has secured a series of prosecutions as part of its work to tackle environmental crime and protect local communities. 

A poll of residents found that 98% of people were satisfied with Bedford Borough Council’s Customer Services team.

198 residents were quizzed in June about their experience with the team, with 194 being satisfied or better, and 67% being extremely satisfied.

Bedford Borough Council is reminding residents to dispose of batteries and vapes safely after a fire broke out recently at the materials recovery depot in Elstow.

Council bosses from across the region joined the Government’s tourism minister in Bedford on Wednesday, to discuss how to maximise the benefits of the Universal Destinations & Experiences investment.