The 2023 guided walking tours with the Bedford Association of Tour Guides are now available to book. There are eight different tours for visitors and residents of Bedford Borough to discover, each full of history and fascinating stories.
The latest success in the Bedford Borough Council’s campaign against environmental crime involved fly-posting on Ampthill Road in December. A business owner put up signs for a furniture sale, which were soon reported to the Council.
This week, Bedford Borough Council is starting works on the development of a new fitness area at Mill Meadows, as part of the £1.5m Riverside for All project.
From Saturday 29 April to Sunday 7 May, families are invited to visit Bedford Borough Libraries for free fun Coronation-themed craft activities. Bedford Central, Bromham, Kempston, Putnoe, and Wootton libraries all have activities planned.
Bedford Borough Council welcomed a government scheme to provide affordable bus travel to residents with a £2 bus fare cap. This has now been extended until the end of June.
Bedford Borough Council often sees an increase in fly-tipping during spring. Much of this is from rogue waste carriers illegally dumping waste they’ve collected. These people avoid paying disposal fees so they can maximise their profits and unfairly undercut local legitimate businesses.
In March 2023, Bedford Borough Council held a celebration event at Borough Hall to recognise the achievements of learners who have been through the English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) advice service.
