Weekly waste food collections are coming to Bedford Borough
Bedford Borough Council is to get funding to introduce weekly food waste collections, the government has announced.
Councils in England will be supported with up...
Serving Beds Police Officer remanded at court
A serving Bedfordshire Police officer appeared in court on Saturday, March 23, 2024, charged with child abduction, arranging facilitating the sexual exploitation of a...
Has free parking trial impacted bus usage?
Bedford Borough Council’s four hour free parking trial at All Hallows car park has not negatively affected public transport usage and air quality, a...
One the top earners at Central Beds Council leaves £145+ position
A local authority in Bedfordshire has announced its to lose a second senior member of staff in a matter of weeks, the local democracy...
Council to offer 17 homes for Ukrainian and Afghan refugees
Bedford Borough Council is adding up to £2.18million from the central government funding to the capital programme to support rehousing of refugees under the...
Lib-Dem councillor Billy Thompson resigns
The Lib Dem councillor for Bedford’s Riverfield Ward has resigned as his job has taken him out of the area.
In a letter to Riverfield...
Progress is good on Wixams railway station Borough Council is told
“Good progress” has been made on Wixams Railway Station, a meeting has heard.
Jon Shortland, chief officer for environment and chief officer for planning, infrastructure...
Bat’s at old Kempston school delay demolition work
The demolition of Kempston’s Robert Bruce School has been delayed due to pregnant bats, a meeting heard.
During Wednesday’s Full Council Meeting (March 20, 2024)...
Last chance for parents to have their say on proposed changes to Home to...
There is still time for parents and carers to have their say on proposed changes to two of Central Bedfordshire Council’s Home to School...
SEND children write and illustrate two new books, with the help of the Council
Children with autism have helped create a pair of new books which let them have their voices heard, thanks to Bedford Borough Council.
Autistic youngsters...
