Anti-Social Behaviour

Tackling town centre drinking through better understanding and engagement

Banning drinking in public is just one part of tackling alcohol-related anti-social behaviour, says Bedford Borough Council. Back in December 2020 a Public Spaces Protection Order...

Sex worker activity and violent behaviour left residents of Bedford road fearing for their safety

The high concentration of temporary accommodation on Rutland Road, Bedford has caused disruption to residents, leading to sleepless nights, damage to property and concerns for...

Beds Police team up with six other forces to combat illegal blood sport

Bedfordshire Police have joined up with six neighbouring forces in the Eastern Region to combat illegal blood sport, hare coursing. Hare coursing is an illegal blood sport, where dogs are used to catch and kill hares...

Council measures to tackle town centre drinking come into force tomorrow

In response to overwhelming public support, the council is implementing measures to tackle street drinking and related anti-social behaviour in the Bedford town centre.

New town centre enforcement officers appointed to tackle anti-social behaviour

A new contract for enforcement officers, preventing anti-social behaviour in Bedford, has been awarded to District Enforcement Ltd...

Have your say: Consultation to begin on tackling street drinking in Bedford town centre

A consultation regarding a proposed Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) to tackle street drinking in Bedford town centre has begun - and the council...

Another property in Chandos Court is closed

Bedfordshire Police have closed another property at Chandos Court in Bedford after complaints of anti-social behaviour. The block of flats has been a target for police recently as they...

Applause as Kempston drug property is closed and three arrested

Residents in Kempston applauded officers from the Bedford Community Policing Team, as they completed the execution of a drugs warrant on Thursday...

Two Bedford properties closed after links to drugs and anti-social behaviour

Residents and communities surrounding two Bedford properties will now have respite from on-going anti-social behaviour after the Police were granted...

Camera installed by Queen’s Park councillors as deterrent to anti-social behaviour

The safety of school children in Queens Park has been enhanced by the installation of a CCTV camera by two schools. Queens Park councillors...

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