News

Residents are being advised they can return home to their homes, after the lifting of the cordon around Cleat Hill.

Bedford Borough Council is thrilled to announce the resounding success of the 29th annual Bedford Sports and Physical Activity Awards.

Bedford Borough Council is committed to supporting the transition to electric vehicles (EVs) and has now unveiled its new Electric Vehicle Charging Strategy.

Bedford Borough Council is pleased to announce further successful prosecutions in its ongoing campaign against fly-tipping. Two individuals have been fined a total of £5,235 for their involvement in illegal waste disposal.

Case 1: Fly-tipping in Ossory Way, Bedford

Bedford Borough Council’s Investigation Service has successfully prosecuted Faiza Al-Abri, born 26 September 1992, formerly of 125 Newnham Avenue, Bedford, for illegally subletting a social housing property.

A business selling a vape to a 13-year-old has been successfully prosecuted, and fined following interventions by Bedford Borough Council’s Trading Standards team in its ongoing efforts to protect young people from age-restricted products. 

Bedford Borough Council is reminding residents of the upcoming changes to bin collection schedules for the Christmas period and announcing the availability of the 2025 bin collection calendar.

Bedford Borough Council is excited to announce a new partnership with Share Bedford to bring a Library of Things to Bedford Central Library.

Families who have changed lives across the Borough had their dedication celebrated at a special celebration, as a thank you for their selfless work.

Bedford Borough Council is happy to announce the expansion of its successful glass recycling trial to an additional 12,000 households across the Borough from Monday 9 December.