News

Bedford Borough Council is excited to announce its transition to a fully virtual parking permit system. For a number of years, applications for parking permits have been made online.

Kay Burley, the long-serving former councillor and Honorary Alderwoman of Bedford Borough, has died.

Kay Burley served as both a borough and county councillor over the course of 49 years. She was also a member of Kempston Urban District Council and then Kempston Town Council.

Bedford Borough Council would like to remind people that there are just a few weeks left to apply for the UK Shared Prosperity Fund Community Infrastructure Grant and the Rural England Prosperity Fund Active Travel grant.

Many happy returns to Radhabai Kathane, who has celebrated her 105th birthday – making her one of the few people to have received a birthday cards from both Queen Elizabeth and King Charles!

Bedford Borough Council is excited to announce its transition to a fully virtual parking permit system. For a number of years, applications for parking permits have been made online.

Calling all creative minds, this October, Bedford Borough Council invites families to a day of free, fun activities at The Higgins Bedford as part of the nationwide Fun Palaces initiative.

The Mayor of Bedford Borough and Councillor Sarah Gallagher, Portfolio Holder for Customer Experience, officially opened the Bedford Borough Hub today, celebrating the initiative's success in its early days of operation.

Bedford Borough Council is taking action to support residents following the unexpected closure of PWC Building Control Services Ltd (PWC), which had been providing building control services for five local authorities, including Bedford Borough.

**Update, Wednesday 2 October - This event has been cancelled due to flooding and poor weather conditions. We hope to plan a future event in the spring.