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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.

Work to improve safety and accessibility for cyclists, pedestrians and wheelchair users in Bedford town centre is moving forward, with a major upgrade planned along Dame Alice Street.

Bedford Borough Council has announced the return of Bedford Beach Week, a delightful family-friendly event taking place from Thursday 14 August to Sunday 17 August 2025 at Silver Square.

Bedford Borough Council has announced that Addison Howard Park, Bedford Park, Harrold-Odell Country Park and Priory Country Park have all successfully retained their Green Flag Awards for 2025, reaffirming their status as some of the best-managed green spaces in the country.