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Bedford’s newest school offers a “vision of inclusion and excellence,” after the Mayor of Bedford Borough was shown around Rivertree Free School.

From Tuesday, 1 April 2025, residents of Bedford Borough will have the opportunity to join a community-led initiative that makes renewable energy more accessible and affordable.

Bedford Borough Council is happy to announce the outstanding success of the 2025 Bedford Junior Aquathlon, held on Sunday, 30 March, at Robinson Pools & Fitness and Bedford Park.

Members of the Cemetery Committee, Councillors and the Mayor of Bedford Borough came together at Borough Hall earlier this week to mark a major milestone: the signing of the Funding Grant Agreement for Bedford’s first dedicated Muslim burial ground.

We can give you more than 30,000 reasons why our libraries are blooming – following a successful Love Libraries Month in Bedford Borough.

There were more visits and books borrowed across our libraries during this year’s event in February than there were last year.

Bedford Borough Council is pleased to announce a major victory in its ongoing fight against environmental crime, with five individuals successfully prosecuted for fly-tipping related offences at Luton Magistrates Court on Friday 14 March, 2025.

Bedford Borough Council is encouraging residents to come together and celebrate two major community events this year—the 80th Anniversary of VE Day and The Big Lunch 2025—by hosting local street parties.

Bedford Borough Council is hosting a community walk in support of National Stalking Awareness Week, taking place on Friday, 25 April, 2025.

As part of Bedford Borough Council’s Year of Reading, we are asking every councillor to tell us about one of their favourite books.

And this week Councillor Michael Headley told us about his latest read of choice.

Bedford Borough Council is proud to announce that Natalie Marfleet has received a nationwide award in recognition of her outstanding contribution to the social work profession.