Bedford Borough Council has received the Best Value Inspection report published today by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG). The Secretary of State has indicated that the Government is minded to appoint …
Today, the Government has published the findings of its Best Value Inspection into Bedford Borough Council. I understand that the findings will concern residents, and I take them extremely seriously. When I became Mayor in …
Over 185 children took part in an exhilarating swimming and running event in Bedford at the weekend. Now in its 20th year, the Bedford Junior Aquathlon returned on Sunday (11 October). The event combined swimming …
Bedford Borough Council is leading the creation of a new organisation designed to attract investment and support sustainable growth across the county. The Bedfordshire Development Forum brings together councils, businesses, investors, housing providers and developers …
Bedford Borough Council is encouraging residents to enjoy Halloween while reducing food waste, reusing costumes and making safer choices around candles, decorations and batteries. Residents are being asked to consider no-carve pumpkin decorations and …
Your local Safer Neighbourhood Team will be at Milton Ernest Garden Centre on Saturday 17th October from 10am to noon. Please take this opportunity to raise any concerns you may have and to find out …
Bedford Borough is at the forefront of installing Electric Vehicle (EV) charging points, as part of a nation-wide push to help drivers go greener. Councillor Nicola Gribble, Portfolio Holder for Environment, has teamed up with …
Bedford Borough residents can now register their vehicles online ahead of the new system starting on 1 October 2026. Bedford Borough Council is launching a new vehicle registration system for Barkers Lane Household Waste Recycling …
At the September meeting of the Parish Council concerns over the number of Car Transporters coming through the village were raised. Both the Clerk and Borough Councillor Towler have spoken to BCA and they have …
There will be a series of overnight road closures on Greyfriars from the end of September. The works, which will run between 9pm and 5am from 27 September to 28 October, are required to …