From Saturday 29 April to Sunday 7 May, families are invited to visit Bedford Borough Libraries for free fun Coronation-themed craft activities. Bedford Central, Bromham, Kempston, Putnoe, and Wootton libraries all have activities planned.
Bedford Borough Council welcomed a government scheme to provide affordable bus travel to residents with a £2 bus fare cap. This has now been extended until the end of June.
Bedford Borough Council often sees an increase in fly-tipping during spring. Much of this is from rogue waste carriers illegally dumping waste they’ve collected. These people avoid paying disposal fees so they can maximise their profits and unfairly undercut local legitimate businesses.
In March 2023, Bedford Borough Council held a celebration event at Borough Hall to recognise the achievements of learners who have been through the English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) advice service.
Bedford Borough Council's Sports Development Unit is launching new eight-week sports courses for adults over 35 years old. Courses can be booked from 30 March and will begin from the week of 15 May 2023, bookings are on a first come first served basis.
The latest success in the Council’s campaign against environmental crime involved a man who abandoned his van in De Parys Avenue, Bedford, in February. A yellow Vauxhall van was reported to the Council as being abandoned, untaxed and with an MOT that had expired.
To celebrate the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III, Bedford Borough Council are supporting residents and community groups who would like to host street parties to mark this event.