A fly-tipper has been fined for illegally dumping a sofa in Faraday Square, Bedford. The person responsible was identified by the Council's Environmental Crime Team from a CCTV camera deployed to the area and despite the fly-tipping happening at night were still able to identify the offender and issue them a Fixed Penalty Notice of £400.
Bedford Borough Council has announced the winners of this year's Bedford Borough Sport and Physical Activity Awards. The awards ceremony returned to Bedford Corn Exchange on Monday 5 December. There were 280 attendees and Ellie Rattu was guest speaker. The awards are presented by the Bedford Borough Council Sports Development Unit on behalf of Active Bedford. The 15 awards are sponsored by many local companies and organisations.
Bedford Borough Council has announced changes to their bin collection schedule over the Christmas and New Year period.
Eligible residents are being encouraged to book their jabs for COVID-19 and flu as soon as possible.
With the Christmas and New Year bank holidays coming up there will be some changes to the usual bin collection days you can check these online at https://www.bedford.gov.uk/bins-and-recycling/household-bins-and-recycling/check-your-bin-day
Today is International Day of Persons with Disabilities as part of Disability History Month.