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New vehicle registration system at Bedford Borough HWRC goes live
By Amy |

New vehicle registration system at Bedford Borough HWRC goes live

Bedford Borough residents can now register their vehicles online ahead of the new system starting on 1st October 2026. Bedford Borough Council is launching a new vehicle registration system for Barkers Lane Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC), designed to protect the service for local residents by reducing misuse by businesses and people from outside the borough.

Madness set to take over Bedford Park with decades of hits
By Amy |

Madness set to take over Bedford Park with decades of hits

Bedford is getting ready for one huge night of music as Madness head to Bedford Park on Friday 2nd July 2027.

Nominate sporting heroes for the Bedford Sports and Physical Activity Awards 2026
By Amy |

Nominate sporting heroes for the Bedford Sports and Physical Activity Awards 2026

Do you know a sporting or physical activity hero in Bedford Borough? We want you to nominate your sporting heroes for our annual Sports and Physical Activity Awards.

Bedford Borough Council backs Recycle Week 2026: “Rescue your recyclables”
By Amy |

Bedford Borough Council backs Recycle Week 2026: “Rescue your recyclables”

Bedford Borough Council is supporting Recycle Week 2026 (14th – 20th September), the UK’s biggest annual recycling campaign, delivered by Recycle Now. This year, Recycle Week is showing people how their recycling truly makes a difference, and that it’s worth doing properly. The campaign shows how everyday items put in the right bin can be turned into new products, save energy and keep valuable materials in circulation.

Bedford shows its Pride
By Amy |

Bedford shows its Pride

Bedford’s LGBTQIA+ community was celebrated at our first-ever town centre Pride event on Saturday 5th September.

Ageing Well Exhibition 2026 returns to support Bedford Borough’s over‑50s
By Amy |

Ageing Well Exhibition 2026 returns to support Bedford Borough’s over‑50s

Bedford Borough Council is supporting the return of the Ageing Well Exhibition 2026, Bedford Borough’s largest wellbeing event for residents aged 50 and over, which will take place on Wednesday, 14th October 2026, 10am-2.30pm, at Bedford Corn Exchange, St Paul’s Square, Bedford, MK40 1SL.