News

Bedford Borough Council has been left “shocked and disgusted” after being told East West Rail is proposing to demolish a further 10 properties in Ashburnham Road – including multiple flats and long-established local businesses.

Bedford Borough Council is pleased to provide an update on the ongoing chewing gum cleaning project funded by the Chewing Gum Task Force. Targeted clean-up efforts are underway in Bedford town centre.

Bedford Borough Council is reminding all residents to respond to the Annual Canvass and to check if they need to reapply for a postal vote to ensure they are ready to vote in future elections.

A woman has been ordered to pay £2,000 to Bedford Borough Council after she admitted to committing tenancy fraud.

The woman, who had a bpha property in Clapham, failed to declare she was no longer living in the property when she moved to St Neots to live with her partner.

Bedford Borough Council is preparing to roll out expanded kerbside glass recycling collections to all residential and commercial properties across the Borough this autumn, following a successful trial in selected areas.

Bedford Borough Council’s Environment Crime team has achieved a number of successful prosecutions at Luton Magistrates Court this July, reinforcing the Council’s determination to tackle fly-tipping and protect the local environment.

Bedford Borough Council has teamed with Bedford Giving to provide a series of fun activities for young people over the summer holidays.

The Creative and Active Summer Clubs are open to children and young people aged 11-16 – with something exciting happening every week.

The Bedford Borough Council Events team is thrilled to announce details of the new Kempston Family Day, a vibrant celebration of community spirit and family fun, taking place on Saturday 2 August 2025, 11am-6pm at Addison Howard Park, Kempston.

Bedford Borough Council has successfully prosecuted three residents for abandoning vehicles in Bedford, with convictions secured at Luton Magistrates Court on Friday 4 July 2025.

Bedford Borough Council has announced a Community Litter Pick event taking place in Bedford town centre on Sunday, 10 August 2025, 10am-midday.