News

In a landmark announcement for Bedford Borough, Elected Mayor Tom Wootton has shared the exciting news that Universal Destinations & Experiences will establish a world-class theme park and resort on the former brickworks site just south of Bedford.

Bedford Borough Council recently launched its first Mockingbird Constellation, a groundbreaking approach to fostering that enhances support for carers and children by replicating the structure of an extended family.

Bedford Borough Council is announcing a series of events to mark Earth Day 2025, centred around the theme "Our Power, Our Planet". These events aim to inspire local action on climate change and promote sustainable practices across the borough.

Earth Day Business Morning

Bedford’s newest school offers a “vision of inclusion and excellence,” after the Mayor of Bedford Borough was shown around Rivertree Free School.

From Tuesday, 1 April 2025, residents of Bedford Borough will have the opportunity to join a community-led initiative that makes renewable energy more accessible and affordable.

Bedford Borough Council is happy to announce the outstanding success of the 2025 Bedford Junior Aquathlon, held on Sunday, 30 March, at Robinson Pools & Fitness and Bedford Park.

Members of the Cemetery Committee, Councillors and the Mayor of Bedford Borough came together at Borough Hall earlier this week to mark a major milestone: the signing of the Funding Grant Agreement for Bedford’s first dedicated Muslim burial ground.

We can give you more than 30,000 reasons why our libraries are blooming – following a successful Love Libraries Month in Bedford Borough.

There were more visits and books borrowed across our libraries during this year’s event in February than there were last year.

Bedford Borough Council is pleased to announce a major victory in its ongoing fight against environmental crime, with five individuals successfully prosecuted for fly-tipping related offences at Luton Magistrates Court on Friday 14 March, 2025.

Bedford Borough Council is encouraging residents to come together and celebrate two major community events this year—the 80th Anniversary of VE Day and The Big Lunch 2025—by hosting local street parties.