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Monthly column: New water bill unveiled

As more voices are raised and evidence flows regarding the shocking state of our rivers nationally, a new White Water plan, ‘A New Vision for Water’, was unveiled on 20 January, heralding a full overhaul...

BedsGOVET welcomes tougher Environment Agency action on water pollution

BedsGOVET has welcomed a major increase in Environment Agency enforcement teams in the Anglian region, as new figures show thousands of inspections and action...

£7,000 fines for environmental crimes awarded to Bedford Borough Council already this year

This year, Bedford Borough Council has already secured £7,000 in fines for environmental crimes, including fly-tipping, vehicle abandonment, and highway obstruction after multiple...

Motorists damaging grass verges across Bedford Borough discussed at Council meeting

A Bedford Borough councillor has raised concerns about drivers repeatedly parking on grass verges and driving over public footpaths to reach front gardens. They warned that this is damaging...

Colmworth Golf Club nominated for national sustainability award

When it comes to sustainability in golf, Colmworth Golf Club is up there as one of the most prominent, and the Club has once again been nominated for an England Golf Award, recognising its impact...

Food waste caddy deliveries continue across Bedford Borough ahead of 30 March launch

Almost half of Bedford Borough homes now have their kitchen caddies and outdoor food bins ahead of the start of weekly food waste collections from Monday, 30 March. By the beginning of...

Council sees 24% increase in recycling as glass collections rolled out

Bedford Borough Council has described its glass recycling initiative as a 'sparkling success' after more than 220 tonnes of additional recycling were collected in December...

Monthly column: A year to remember and a New Year to plan

We are forever grateful to all our volunteers and supporters who have worked hard to make BedsGOVET a force of reckoning. In 2025, we were able to monitor the River Great Ouse monthly at 18...

Big Garden Birdwatch calls on Bedfordshire nature lovers

Big Garden Birdwatch returns to Bedfordshire from Friday, 23 January to Sunday, 25 January 2026. Around 7,300 local residents took part last year – now the RSPB is calling on even more people...

Bird flu confirmed in Bedford Borough

Bird flu has been confirmed in waterfowl in Bedford Borough. Residents are being urged not to touch sick or dead birds and local keepers are reminded of Avian Influenza Prevention Zone rules...