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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.

Bedford Borough Council has announced the launch of the Summer Reading Challenge 2025 at Bedford Borough Libraries, running from Saturday 12 July to Saturday 6 September.

Bedford Borough Council has announced a vibrant schedule of events for Great Big Green Week 2025, running from Saturday 7 June through Sunday 15 June.

Have you had your say on pharmacy services in Bedford Borough?

Every three years we undertake a Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment (PNA), and the next one for our borough is due to be published by 1 October 2025. 

When it comes to celebrating neurodiversity, Bedford Borough Council in partnership with Bedford Borough Parent Carer Forum has got it covered – with the arrival of dozens of umbrellas of all different colours, high above the streets of Bedford.

Can’t decide which of the 10 books you’ve been saving to take on holiday? Save space in your suitcase by downloading your favourite authors onto a device instead, absolutely free!

Bedford Borough Council, in partnership with Hawaa Empower and GLL (Better), is announcing the successful launch of a women-only badminton programme.

The Higgins Bedford is proud to announce its celebration of LGBT+ History Month 2025, featuring a thought-provoking display and a vibrant Festival Day.