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Questions raised after Bedford roads missed despite rejection of gritting route cuts

Concerns have been raised after roads missed during gritting this week were previously listed for removal under a rejected plan to cut Bedford’s winter gritting routes. The council...

Bedford MP says gritting is “falling short of expectations” as council insists crews are out day and night

Bedford and Kempston MP Mohammad Yasin has written to the Mayor raising concerns about reduced gritting and icy roads across Bedford Borough, as Bedford Borough Council...

‘Winter is coming’ Council’s gritting teams prepare to keep Bedford Borough moving

From today, gritters across Bedford Borough will be carrying ready to be mobilised to tackle dropping temperatures and winter weather to keep traffic moving and safe as and when temperatures drop...

Borough’s gritters on standby after warning of snow and ice on Sunday

Gritting teams in the Borough are on standby following the Met Office's yellow warnings for snow and ice this weekend and into the coming week. Once again, Bedford Borough Council is reminding people to stay at home as much as...

School transport cancelled and gritting overnight as widespread frost is expected

Yesterday's (Monday) advice not to travel has been extended by Bedford Borough Council as sub-zero conditions continue and widespread frost is expected. Gritting is continuing overnight but school transport for the children of key workers and transport for day centres has been cancelled...

As temperatures plummet council issues ‘do not travel’ request to Bedford’s motorists

A combination of freezing temperatures and fewer cars on the road has driven Bedford Borough Council to request motorists to remain at home unless absolutely necessary tomorrow...

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Bedford Borough Council's gritter lorries will be out in force tonight, as temperatures have been forecast to drop overnight.

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