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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.

Bedford Borough Council is encouraging residents to see if they are entitled to claim pension credits or a Household Support Grant.

Get ready to step back in time and immerse yourself in the golden age of swing as May Blossom, Vintage Songbird, and Bedford Borough Council presents the Glenn Miller Memorial Weekend. This special free event will honour the legendary bandleader and his enduring musical legacy.

Bedford Borough Council is thrilled to announce the much-anticipated Bedford Christmas Lights Switch On is back, with a bigger celebration than previously planned. Originally scheduled last Saturday, the event has been rescheduled to Saturday 30 November due to high winds and Storm Bert.