Breaking news: Government confirms £80m emergency support for Bedford Borough Council
Bedford Borough Council has been granted £80 million in Exceptional Financial Support across two years, with £22m for 2025/26 and £58m for 2026/27, as government confirms emergency financial backing…
Greens call for public ownership of bus network as further cuts are discussed
Bedford’s Green councillors have responded to news of further cuts to bus services by saying the service should be brought into public ownership. Their comments come after…
Free garden waste collections to resume from beginning of March
Free garden waste collections will resume from Monday, 2 March after Bedford Borough Council dropped plans to charge for the service. The non-statutory service will continue to be…
Council launches public consultation on Housing Allocations Scheme
Bedford Borough Council has launched a public consultation on proposed changes to the borough’s Housing Allocations Scheme, which sets out how applicants are assessed and…
Council accused of being “out of its depth” over station Uber pick-ups
Hackney carriage drivers have claimed Bedford council is “out of its depth” over private hire vehicle activity at Bedford Midland Station. Licensed taxi drivers claim app-based private hire…
Young, driven and making change – Help us find the young Everyday Heroes of Bedford Borough
Nominations are open for the Young Achiever (14–21) category at the Bedford Independent Everyday Heroes Awards 2025, sponsored by Bedford Heights, celebrating young people…