Bedford parks

Bedford’s parks win big at Keep Britain Tidy awards and retain Green Flags

“These sites provide vital green space for communities in Bedford Borough. This award is testament to all the hard work of staff and volunteers, who do so much to ensure that it maintains..."

Council confirms outdoor fitness instructors will require permit from January

The Council has confirmed that all businesses using Bedford Borough's parks for their training sessions will be required to pay for a permit from 1 January...

Bins won’t be rubbish in Bedford’s parks after upgrade

All the bins in Bedford’s parks are being updated to provide more capacity for rubbish and recycling provision. Bedford Borough Council is responsible for the emptying of 1,129 litter bins...

Residents asked to ‘raise a racket’ about their views on tennis courts

Bedford Borough Council is working with the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) to find out what residents think about tennis courts in the Borough's parks and what would encourage them to play tennis more regularly...

Bedford’s play parks to open tomorrow

Bedford Borough Council has just confirmed that some local play parks are opening tomorrow (23 July). Parks across the Borough will be open in phases, with the following parks included in the first...

Fitness instructors and PTs reminded to register before running park sessions

Bedford Borough Council is asking any fitness instructors using the town's parks for their training sessions to submit a COVID-19 risk assessment...

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