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Mayor Tom Wootton was elected in 2023. Image: Bedford Borough Council.

Monthly column: Leading Bedford Borough Council through financial challenge – a call to action

Across the country, councils are facing unprecedented financial pressures and Bedford Borough is no exception. The cost of delivering essential services like adult social care, children’s...
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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...
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Three arrested in Bedford as police seize drugs and weapons in cross-border crime crackdown

Three men arrested in Bedford after suspected cocaine, a zombie knife and a bat were found during police operations targeting organised crime across Bedfordshire...
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University of Bedfordshire entrance Image Bedford Borough Council

Bedford Borough Council launches fully funded innovation programme for local businesses

Bedford Borough Council and the University of Bedfordshire have launched a fully funded Innovation & Growth Business Support programme offering expert advice and workshops...
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Every Pair Tells a Story shoes lined up. Image: The SEND Sanctuary UK

Children’s shoes to be placed outside Bedford Borough Hall to highlight SEND delays and shortages

Families will lay out pairs of children’s shoes outside Bedford Borough Hall on Monday, 03 November (10:30am–1:00pm) as part of the national Every Pair Tells a Story SEND campaign...
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Letters: A dim view of street light cost saving

In July, Bedford Borough Council dimmed the street lights by 50% to cut energy costs, reduce carbon emissions, and lower light pollution. This decision is already having a negative impact...
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Bedford Borough wheelie bins for recycling, green waste and landfill

Bedford Borough Council launches consultation on future waste and recycling strategy

Bedford Borough Council has launched a public consultation on its new Resources Waste Strategy, inviting residents to share views on the future of waste and recycling before...
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Public Spaces Protection Order launch 2025. Image Bedford Borough Council

Crackdown on anti-social behaviour as new PSPO agreed for Bedford town centre

A new Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) has been agreed to help tackle persistent anti-social behaviour in Bedford and encourage more visitors into the town centre...
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Crowds at McFly at Bedford Summer Sessions. Image Rebecca Goacher

Bedford Ian writes…

24 October 2025: Positivity please, Homecoming King, Ticking boxes, Political pivot and Zero problem. Bedford Ian has been looking at recent goings on across Bedford Borough and tells us...
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Bedford Borough Council faces £58.6m medium-term gap as borrowing rises and savings tighten

Bedford Borough Council remains solvent but faces rising borrowing, falling reserves and overspends driven by children’s services, adult care and temporary accommodation...
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