Tom Wootton, the Mayor of Bedford Borough, has admitted to being “deeply disappointed” after a crunch meeting with bosses behind the planned East West Rail scheme.

East West Rail would put Bedford at the heart at a rail route also serving Oxford, Milton Keynes and Cambridge. 

Monday 4 March sees the start of National Empty Homes Week 2024.

Bedford Borough Council's Trading Standards Officers, in collaboration with HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) and Bedfordshire Police, have undertaken an effective joint operation on Wednesday, 28 February, to combat the illegal tobacco trade in Bedford.

Bedford Borough Council is pleased to announce significant enhancements to the Home Upgrade Grant Phase 2 (HUG2) scheme, making it easier for more residents to access vital energy-saving home improvements and further reducing fuel poverty across the borough.

Key improvements include:

Over three days in March, the Philharmonia Orchestra will bring pop up performances and installations to audiences in Bedford.

From Monday, February 26, users of the Elstow Park and Ride site, along with residents and commuters in Flitwick and Ampthill, will benefit from an extended Grant Palmer 44 service.

We are delighted to announce that the Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has today confirmed that Bedfordshire Pension Fund has remained a successful signatory of the UK Stewardship Code, following the latest round of applications.  The Pension Fund was first confirmed as a successful signato

Former Mayor of Bedford Sylvia Gillard has died.

Sylvia Gillard was a Liberal Democrat Bedford Borough Councillor for Goldington ward from 1987-91 which included her year as Mayor 1989-1990.

Do you know any children or young people with Special Education Needs and/or a Disability (SEND) who live in Bedford Borough, and want to find out more about the support that is available?

The Sports Development Unit at Bedford Borough Council is excited to announce an incredible opportunity for local clubs and organisations involved in sport or physical activities, to shine at the upcoming Bedford River Festival 2024.