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All the latest environment news from across Bedford Borough. Everything you need to keep you up to date with what’s happening in Bedford Borough on your mobile or desktop via the Bedford Independent.

The Bedford Independent was founded to provide the people of Bedford Borough with a modern news desk that would give them easy access to genuine and unbiased Bedford news. We are independent in ownership and opinion.

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‘Bedford Green Wheel’ traffic-free cycle routes planned subject to government funding

Bedford Borough Council is investigating possible routes to improve the Bedford Green Wheel – subject to government funding. The Bedford Green Wheel is a network of traffic-free...
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To attract more bees to your garden “plant more blue flowers” says local Tory councillor

If you want to encourage more bees and butterflies to your garden, then you should grow more blue flowers. This was a gardening tip from Bedford Borough councillor Graeme Coombes...
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Changes to bin collections over Queen’s Jubilee bank holiday

As part of the extended Queen's Jubilee bank holidays, bin collections in Bedford Borough on Friday 3 June will be moved to the following Monday. As a result, all collections on the...
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Bedford Sixth Form is on the site of the former Bedford High School for Girls on Bromham Road. Image: Google Streetview October 2021

Bedford College to receive share of £30m eco improvements funding

Bedford College is among a number of public buildings across the East of England to benefit from nearly £30 million of government funding to cut fossil fuel use and save…
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Bedford buzzing as bees get a boost across the Borough for World Bee Day

A business centre, brewery, and council have all been busy as a bee making sure bees have a safe and friendly home across Bedford. In a bid to put its extensive grounds and gardens...
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Community groups urged to apply early for Council’s annual tulip bulb giveaway

Once again, Bedford Borough Council is preparing its annual giveaway of the tulip bulbs used in this year's spring display, and community groups are advised to apply early...
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Bedford Borough aiming to top county rivals in number of solar panel installations

Competitive Bedford Borough Council is aiming to have more residents sign up to a group-buying scheme for solar panels and battery storage than its Bedfordshire partners...
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Divesting pension funds from fossil fuels could only ‘superficially improve’ council’s green credentials

Bedford Borough Council has been told that divesting pension funds reduces the pressure on companies to accelerate their transition to net zero. In January, councillors voted...
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Elstow solar park caught up in forced labour concerns over Chinese manufacturer

The manufacturer of the Elstow solar park project’s solar panels has been caught up in US government action against forced labour in China. Bedford Borough Council said that it was...
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Community safety a priority as new CCTV unveiled at Kempston Mill

CCTV at Kempston Mill has been replaced with more modern equipment to keep the community safe in the popular beauty spot. The site, popular with Kempston residents...
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