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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.

Bedford Borough Council has joined with two new partners to provide improved support and resources for unpaid carers across the Borough.

Bedford Borough Council does NOT have the final say on where a new railway car park will be built, the Council can confirm.

Bedford Borough Council is thanking residents for their enthusiastic support of the new food waste collection service, which has already seen more than 170 tonnes of food waste collected in just the first two weeks - the equivalent of around 115 family-sized cars.

Bedford Borough Council is inviting residents and local professionals to take part in the Walk Against Stalking 2026 on Friday 24 April at 11.30am, as part of National Stalking Awareness Week.

One motorist received more than 100 fines for illegal parking in Bedford High Street last year – and Bedford Borough Council has promised that selfish drivers will continue to be punished.

Bedford Borough Council has launched a new webpage showcasing its Mockingbird programme, an innovative model which provides vital support and stability for fostering families across Bedford Borough. 

Bedford Borough Council’s new food waste recycling service officially launched on Monday 30 April, marking an important step forward in helping residents reduce waste and recycle more.

One of the UK’s leading professional dance colleges has agreed a deal to move into the former Beales building in Bedford town centre.