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Choose You, a free-to-access service designed to support residents in improving their health and wellbeing, has been launched in Bedford Borough.

Bedford Borough Council has announced the return of its popular annual tulip bulb giveaway, inviting local community groups to brighten their neighbourhoods with vibrant spring colours.

As part of Bedford Borough Council’s Year of Reading, we are asking every councillor to tell us about one of their favourite books.

And this week Councillor Sue Abood told us about the tome which currently has her gripped - The Mists of Avalon by Marion Zimmer Bradley.

In Bedford Borough, our Foster Carers and the difference they make for children, young people and families, are being celebrated in May as part of Foster Care Fortnight.

Bedford Borough Council is pleased to announce the formation of a new Town Centre Advisory Board, with recruitment now open for passionate business representatives across Bedford’s town centre. 

New Kempston Family Day this August

The Bedford Borough Council Events team is excited to announce a new Kempston Family Day, a free community event taking place on Saturday 2 August 2025, 11am-6pm, at Addison Howard Park, Kempston.

Bedford Borough Council has announced a major refurbishment project for the Grade II listed Bedford Corn Exchange, set to take place over the next two financial years, 2025/26 and 2026/27.

Bedford Borough Council has announced a vibrant programme of events for Refugee Week 2025, taking place from Wednesday 18 June to Sunday 22 June at The Higgins Bedford and at Bedford Charter Market.

Bedford Borough Council’s Sports Development team is pleased to announce the return of Yoga and Wellbeing in the Park on Sunday 8 June 2025, from 10am to 7pm at Bedford Park. It will be next to Bedford Pavilion, near Robinson Pools & Fitness.

As part of Bedford Borough Council’s Year of Reading, we are asking every councillor to tell us about one of their favourite books.

And this week Councillor Abu Sultan told us about the book that made him fall in love with storytelling: The God of Small Things by Arundhati Roy.