Make sure you are registered to vote in May’s local elections
Bedford Borough residents have until midnight on Monday 17 April to register to vote in the Mayoral and local elections in May.
15 Mar 2023
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Commonwealth Day
The Commonwealth Flag is flying at Borough Hall today to mark Commonwealth Day.
13 Mar 2023
Conservatives “asleep at the wheel” as just 4% of burglaries in Bedfordshire result in a charge
Bedford Borough Liberal Democrats have slammed the Conservatives for being "asleep at the wheel" on tackling community crime after damning new revelations show that almost all burglaries in Bedfordshire go unpunished.
13 Mar 2023
Bedford Borough Council continues efforts to tackle fly-tipping
A man who dumped packaging from a television in Rutland Road, Bedford this month has paid a Fixed Penalty Notice for fly-tipping. The Fixed Penalty Notice for fly-tipping is £400 which can be reduced to £300 with an early payment discount.
13 Mar 2023
Honour our Ancestors - International Day of Remembrance
SpectaculArts has always been proud of Bedford and are working hard to highlight and share Bedford's long history of social activism and community action!
12 Mar 2023
Rough sleeping remains low in Bedford Borough
New figures have revealed the number of people sleeping rough is rising substantially in surrounding areas but in Bedford Borough the figure has remained at two since 2021 - one of the lowest numbers in the region. Central Bedfordshire, Luton, Milton Keynes, North Northamptonshire and West Northamptonshire all recorded rises in rough sleeping numbers. Bedford Borough Council has been praised for its Homelessness Strategy that has just been extended for another year.
11 Mar 2023