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Queens Bridge demolition screenshot from timelapse film Image Bedford Borough Council

Watch: Demolition complete as Bedford prepares for new Queens Bridge

Bedford Borough Council is preparing final design proposals for a replacement Queens Bridge linking Bedford and Kempston after demolition of the old structure was completed...
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Food Waste Caddy in a kitchen Image Bedford Independent

Bedford Borough collects 442 tonnes of food waste in first month

Bedford Borough Council says 442 tonnes of food waste have been collected in the first month of the new weekly recycling service. The food waste collected is recycled through...
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EWR car park confusion blamed on council communications, says Bedford & Kempston MP

Bedford’s MP has blamed confusion over who will make the final decision on a proposed multi-storey car park at Bedford Station on ‘poor communication’ from the council...
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Road sign pointing to the Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC) on Barkers Lane, Bedford. Image: Bedford Borough Council

“Too small” Bedford tip set for replacement as queues frustrate locals

Bedford Borough Council is drawing up plans for a new recycling centre as residents raise concerns over congestion at Barker’s Lane. According to the Local Democracy Reporting Service...
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A hand holding a mobile phone with the Bedford Borough Council's bin reporting page visible. Wheelie bins are in the background Image Bedford Borough Council

Bedford Borough collects 170 tonnes of food waste in first two weeks

Bedford Borough Council says 170 tonnes of food waste have been collected in two weeks as residents are urged to report bin issues online. More than 170 tonnes of food waste...
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Bedford motorist racks up 102 parking fines in nine months

A motorist received 102 parking fines in Bedford High Street in nine months, as the council warns it will continue to target repeat offenders. Bedford Borough Council said the...
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Cllr Nicky Gribble on a litter pick with members of the public in Renhold. Image Nicky Gribble Facebook

Monthly column: What a load of rubbish

Hello, I am Councillor Nicola Gribble, representing Renhold and Ravensden, a lovely rural ward just north of Bedford town. I am a first-time councillor, elected in May 2023, and I am...
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Weekly food waste collections begin across Bedford Borough

From today, Bedfordians will be able to recycle their food waste as part of their weekly kerbside refuse collections. The service will make it easier for residents to recycle food waste...
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30 Hookham's Lane, Renhold location plan Screenshot from Planning Committee presentation 23 March 2026 presentation Image LDRS

Hookhams Lane care home proposal refused due to ‘over-intensification’ fears

Bedford borough councillors refused plans for a residential care home for up to five cared-for adults in Renhold, despite an officer recommendation for approval. The application sought...
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Food Waste Caddy in a kitchen Image Bedford Independent

Bedford Borough nears end of food waste bin deliveries before weekly service starts

Bedford Borough Council is completing deliveries of more than 85,000 food waste bins ahead of the launch of weekly food waste collections on 30 March. The new service is due..
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