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Cauldwell School chosen as pilot for Bedford’s first School Street initiative

Councillors and campaigners have welcomed the news that Bedford Borough will be introducing a pilot of their School Street initiative around Cauldwell School in March 2021...

Calls for tighter dog controls to protect Bedford’s swans

Calls have been made for tighter dog controls around Bedford's swans have been made, but Bedford Borough Council says they will not introduce blanket restrictions. Joanne Gullon, who runs St. Bede's...

Pot holes and nature combine to create spectacular ice sculpture in Haynes

Residents and motorists in Haynes have been treated to an incredible ice sculpture thanks to the combination of sub zero temperatures and some perfectly placed pot holes...

Cold weather alert issued for Borough as temperatures plummet

Public Health England has issued a cold weather alert for this week as snow and below-freezing temperatures are expected for much of this week. With severe wintry conditions and very cold weather...

Beavers: A dam good idea in the battle against local flooding?

Beavers could become a new weapon in Bedford’s ongoing battle against river flooding. A meeting on Monday heard two of the biggest political big beasts in the borough chew over and react favourably...

First school run car ban on the cards in Bedford

A leading councillor is “optimistic” that the first school run traffic ban will be introduced “in the near future” at a site in Bedford borough. Responding to a question from a Green party councillor, the portfolio holder for environment...

eCargo bikes join Bedford Borough’s delivery fleet

The addition of six eCargo bikes to the Council's vehicle fleet has been welcomed by councillors and businesses keen to see greener and more sustainable transport solutions in the Borough...

Fly tipper and restaurant owner both ordered to pay over £3,000 for waste offences

Over £3,000 in fines have been handed out to two individuals for failing to dispose of waste legally. On Thursday 21 January, in two separate cases, costs and fines totalling over £3,000 were awarded to Bedford Borough Council, by the Magistrates Court...

Four flood alerts in place throughout Borough as Storm Christoph approaches

Heavy rain forecast tomorrow (Wednesday) has seen four flood alerts put in place throughout Bedford Borough. The Environment Agency's advice to homeowners is 'be prepared' as flooding is possible...

FOI reveals Bedford Borough currently has just 52 public electric vehicle chargers

A freedom of information (FOI) request by British energy company Centrica has revealed Bedford has only 52 public Electric Vehicle (EV) chargers, in streets and car parks. Based on the 2018 ONS borough population estimate, this equals a rate of 30...

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