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Workers wearing hi-vis jackets working on a rail line as part of the EWR project Image: EWR Co

Council invites Bedfordians to have their say on East West Rail plans

Bedford Borough Council is inviting residents to a community engagement session on Tuesday, 20 January 2026, to discuss updated East West Rail plans, including concerns over...
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Dormice among species to benefit from Bedfordshire’s Nature Recovery Strategy

Bedfordshire has been described as one of the more nature-impacted areas in England in a new countywide strategy approved last night by Bedford Borough Council’s Executive...
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Glass bottles of various sizes amongst traditional recycling materials in an orange lidded wheelie bin. Image: Bedford Borough Council

Kerbside glass recycling launches across Bedford Borough and food waste caddies confirmed

Bedford Borough launches kerbside glass recycling in orange lidded bins and prepares for weekly food waste collections from March 2026, cutting waste and boosting recycling...
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Dom Polski on Ashburnham Road Bedford

Councillors vote to create “strongest possible case” against EWR demolitions

Bedford borough councillors have voted to back a motion requiring the authority to build the strongest possible case against the demolition of homes threatened by East West Rail (EWR)...
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East West Rail (EWR) jacket

East West Rail told to ‘be open and honest’ as Bedford Borough Council reacts to latest report

Bedford Borough Council says East West Rail still has “a long way to go” to win back trust as its You Said, We Did Autumn Update sets out new station, Marston Vale and Ashburnham Road plans...
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Queen's Bridge. Image Bedford Borough Council

Council confirms Queens Bridge must be replaced after unsafe timber discovered

Bedford Borough Council says Queens Bridge was closed immediately after inspections found severe hidden decay. A replacement bridge is planned for construction next year...
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Harpur Square Cycle Shelter Image Bedford Borough Council

More than 1,000 cyclists registered as Harpur Square bike shelter gets seasonal spruce-up

Bedford Borough Council has announced a refresh of the Harpur Square cycle shelter, improving security and convenience for over 1,000 registered cyclists in the town centre...
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Green wheelie bin in a garden with a broom and gardening equipment Image Bedford Borough Council

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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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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Queen's Bridge. Image Bedford Borough Council

New year could see new Queens Bridge but no temporary crossing in the meantime

A replacement for the Queens Bridge could be underway in the New Year, a senior borough councillor has confirmed, but temporary bridging has been ruled out on safety...
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