The Department for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) have now confirmed there is avian influenza A(H5N1) in wild bird population within Bedford Borough following positive results in wild dead birds removed from the River Great Ouse on the embankment in Bedford.
Mayor Dave Hodgson is making progress on his plans to slam the brakes on reckless driving by installing 15 sets of new average speed cameras across Bedford Borough this year.
The number of people who've seen an NHS dentist in Bedford Borough has plummeted in recent years, shocking new figures uncovered by the Liberal Democrats have revealed.
The annual canvass - which allows the council to keep Bedford's Electoral Register up to date, ensuring residents are able to vote in future elections - is now well underway.
Concerns have been raised about a recent increase in birds dying in and around the River Great Ouse.
Bedford Borough Council have been working in partnership with BikeRegister in order to reduce bicycle thefts and help to return stolen bikes to their owners.
