For the summer holiday, Bedford Borough Council will continue to provide supermarket vouchers to thousands of families who are entitled to income related free school meals.

Bedford Borough Council is reminding residents that only specified materials can be collected at mini-recycling sites such as glass bottles and jars, clothes and shoes.

In February 2023 Bedford Borough Council announced that the resurfacing of Paula Radcliffe Way and associated slip roads at Clapham and Oakley had been planned for the summer.

A new art display from the Beds Urban Sketchers group opens on 30 June 2023 at The Higgins Bedford. It’s a captivating collection of sketches from different areas of The Higgins Bedford, depicting many of the fascinating exhibits as well as the building itself.

Conservative candidate Julie Cox has been elected Borough Councillor for Wyboston ward following the by-election on 29 June 2023.

The total seats now held on Bedford Borough Council are:

Conservative Party – 14

Green Party – 3

Independents – 2

Ready, Set, Read! is the theme for the Summer Reading Challenge at Bedford Borough Libraries this year. It runs from Saturday 15 July through to Saturday 9 September and promises to be an exciting and engaging programme for children aged four to eleven.

Bedford Borough Council is thrilled to announce the success of the recent weekend event. Thousands of visitors came together from near and far for an unforgettable experience.

Residents for the Wyboston by-election have received polling cards and are encouraged to vote in person at their nearest polling station, with the following sites open between 7am and 10pm:

The summer has arrived and more and more residents are enjoying the beautiful green spaces across Bedford Borough.

With the recent hot weather, Bedford Borough Council is joining a national campaign from The Arboricultural Association inviting residents to help look after young trees planted near their homes.