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Weekly food waste collections to start across Bedford Borough this spring
By Amy |

Weekly food waste collections to start across Bedford Borough this spring

From Monday 30th March 2026, Bedford Borough Council will begin weekly food waste collections for all houses and flats

Find out more and have your say about East West Rail
By Amy |

Find out more and have your say about East West Rail

If you live in the areas surrounding Bedford Railway Station, Bedford Borough Council is holding a community engagement session to continue its engagement around the updated proposals from East West Rail (EWR).

Bedford Borough Flood Forum 2026 – Join the conversation on flood resilience
By Amy |

Bedford Borough Flood Forum 2026 – Join the conversation on flood resilience

To help residents understand flood risk and how to prepare, Bedford Borough Council will host its annual Flood Forum on Thursday, 26th March 2026

Bedford Borough Council moves to next phase of Queens Bridge replacement project
By Amy |

Bedford Borough Council moves to next phase of Queens Bridge replacement project

Bedford Borough Council has reached a significant milestone in the project to restore the river crossing between Queens Park and Kempston, following the formal approval to remove the existing Queens Bridge.

Real Christmas tree recycling in Bedford Borough
By Amy |

Real Christmas tree recycling in Bedford Borough

Bedford Borough Council is encouraging residents to recycle their real Christmas trees responsibly this winter, using the Borough’s free drop‑off points.

An improved gateway into Bedford town centre at Greyfriars
By Amy |

An improved gateway into Bedford town centre at Greyfriars

Bedford’s Town Deal partnership is set to reconfigure Greyfriars Junction from Monday, 5 January, through to Autumn 2026, as a key component of the local Transporting Bedford 2030 initiative.