Christmas and New Year bin collections

Thousands of Bedford Borough families to receive shopping vouchers again this Christmas

This Christmas, Bedford Borough Council will continue to provide supermarket vouchers to thousands of families who are entitled to income related free school meals, in the Borough.

Free crafts for children at Bedford Borough Libraries this Christmas

From 17 to 31 December families are invited to visit Bedford Borough Libraries for free fun craft activities and story-times. Bedford Central, Bromham, Kempston, Putnoe, and Wootton libraries all have events and activities planned. Crafts include; creating paper party hats, New Year calendars and Christmas cards. There will also be colouring, board games, Lego clubs, and story-times.

Mayor Dave Hodgson announces Christmas card competition winner

Bedford Borough Mayor Dave Hodgson has announced the winner of the Christmas card competition.

Our Economic Prosperity Plan for Bedford Borough

Mayor Dave Hodgson recently launched a new Economic Prosperity Plan for Bedford Borough outlining our ambitions for economic development in Bedford Borough.

“Appalling” ambulance wait times continue to get worse

New NHS data reveals the shocking increase in ambulance wait times for residents in Bedfordshire. Ambulance services are now at breaking point as wait times for ambulances responding to life threatening situations increase by 20% since 2019. Wait times for the next most serious category of calls have increased by 40% over the same time.