Bedford Borough Council's Enviro Crime Team has successfully secured a 12-month custodial sentence for a man convicted of fly-tipping, following a determined investigation into waste dumping incidents at Foster Hill Road Cemetery, Bedford.
Bedford Borough Council, with regret, announces the postponement of the highly anticipated Christmas Lights Switch-On event scheduled for Saturday 23 November, due to predicted high winds and other adverse weather conditions. The event will now take place on Saturday 30 November.
Bedford Borough Council has committed to maintaining its long-term focus on tackling homelessness, after a sharp drop in the number of rough sleepers compared to the pre-COVID period.
Bedford Borough Council and the Trustees of Cecil Higgins Art Gallery are delighted to announce the appointment of Dr Jeremy Reynolds to the position of Chair of The Higgins Board.
On the eleventh hour, on the eleventh day of the eleventh month, Monday 11 November 2024, Bedford Borough marked the anniversary of Armistice Day with a poignant ceremony in Riverside Square, Bedford.
On Sunday 10 November 2024, Mayor of Bedford Borough, Tom Wootton, joined by civic leaders, the armed forces, veterans' associations and dignitaries, paid tribute to the bravery and sacrifices made by those who served and continue to serve in defence of our peace and freedom.
The Family Hubs Festival, held on Wednesday 30 October, in Harpur Square and the Harpur Suite, was a fantastic success, attracting around 1,000 attendees for a day of fun, activities, and valuable information for local families.
