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National procurement rules followed says council amid solar panel supply chain controversy

Bedford Borough Council followed national procurement rules when sourcing solar panels for its renewable energy projects, but did not carry out any independent checks to verify...

Bedford Borough’s green bin collections to take winter break from 1 December

Bedford Borough Council reminds residents that green-lidded garden waste collections will pause from 1 December to 28 February, with services resuming in March. The garden waste service runs annually...

Monthly column: BedsGOVET forms new partnerships for ongoing success

The past two months have seen our charity BedsGOVET moving forward with new partnerships with both the Environment Agency and Bedford Borough Council...

New year could see new Queens Bridge but no temporary crossing in the meantime

A replacement for the Queens Bridge could be underway in the New Year, a senior borough councillor has confirmed, but temporary bridging has been ruled out on safety...

Police called after activists attempt ‘citizen’s arrest’ of Anglian Water CEO

Police were called after environmental activists attempted a citizen’s arrest of Anglian Water CEO Mark Thurston during a protest over sewage discharges and rising water bills....

‘Be ready, not worried’: Flood Action Week event to help Bedfordians protect homes and communities

Bedford Borough Council and the Environment Agency will host Flood Action Week from 13–17 October, with advice events and practical guidance to help residents prepare for flood risks...

Kerbside glass collections to expand across Bedford Borough from 1 December

Every household and business in Bedford Borough will soon be able to recycle glass from home as part of their regular bin collections. From Monday, 1 December, Bedford Borough Council...

Queens Bridge remains closed as Bedford Borough Council considers options

Bedford Borough Council has said that Queens Bridge, which crosses the River Great Ouse between Queen's Park and Kempston, will remain closed while it considers its options...

Environment Agency and Borough Council to carry out essential Bedford Lock upgrades until Easter 2026

Essential refurbishment work will begin at Bedford Lock later this month, with the project expected to run until Easter 2026. The project, led by the Environment Agency in partnership with...

Birds of Bedfordshire book launches to support two vital local nature sites

A new 500-page book called The Birds of Bedfordshire is launching this weekend, with all proceeds going to support two local nature sites. Published by Bedfordshire Natural...