News

Blooming great news for nature-lovers – the Council’s popular tulip bulb giveaway is back next month, with 38,000 tulip bulbs available for community groups across the Borough.

Bedford Borough Council has launched a public consultation on a new Library Strategy and options for the future development of Bedford Central Library. 

Bedford Borough Council has secured a series of prosecutions as part of its work to tackle environmental crime and protect local communities. 

A poll of residents found that 98% of people were satisfied with Bedford Borough Council’s Customer Services team.

198 residents were quizzed in June about their experience with the team, with 194 being satisfied or better, and 67% being extremely satisfied.

Bedford Borough Council is reminding residents to dispose of batteries and vapes safely after a fire broke out recently at the materials recovery depot in Elstow.

Council bosses from across the region joined the Government’s tourism minister in Bedford on Wednesday, to discuss how to maximise the benefits of the Universal Destinations & Experiences investment.

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.

Rough sleeper services in Bedford Borough are being overhauled to better reflect demand.

The Government’s National Plan To End Homelessness has set out an ambition to reduce rough-sleeping and is encouraging councils to focus on early intervention and homelessness prevention.

Bedford Borough residents recycled an impressive 11,774 tonnes of household waste from April 2025 to the end of March 2026, helping to reduce disposal costs and protect the local environment.

An exhilarating swimming and running event for schoolchildren will take place in Bedford this autumn.

The Bedford Junior Aquathlon returns on Sunday 11 October from 8.15am-12.30pm.