We work hard to keep you safe on the roads, moving around the borough and to keep services running whatever the weather. Use the tabs below to see the latest service updates for gritting, public transport, school transport, adult transport and waste collection.
Forecast from noon (17 Feb 2026) until noon (18 Feb 2026)
Today will be a fine and dry day with light winds and plenty of winter sunshine throughout. Clouding over from the southwest in the evening. This evening will see cloud building in from the southwest and spreading northward, but it will remain dry. Some clear spells will develop through the night, especially towards dawn. Tomorrow will be a largely cloudy and dry day, with just the odd spot of rain in places under the thickest cloud. Turning breezy through the day. Road conditions: Road Surface Temps are expected to fall away, but should remain above zero. High confidence.
Gritting Update
Gritting Update for the - 17 Feb 2026
Forecast Action:
No planned gritting today
Last updated: 17/02/2026 11:21:01
Public Transport
Public transport update for the - Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Details of disruption due to weather conditions are shown below. Changes to services due to roadworks and road closures can be viewed on the Service Disruption page.
Status update: All services are expected to operate as normal, although delays maybe expected. Timetable information can be found on our website at our timetables page.
Last updated: Tuesday, February 17, 2026
School Transport
School transport update for the - Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Status update: All school transport routes are planned to operate as per schedule for the foreseeable future.
Last updated: Tuesday, February 17, 2026
School Closures
For details of any school closures, please visit the school closures webpage.
Adult Transport
Adult and elderly transport update for the - Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Status update: All Adult Services Transport routes are planned to operate as per schedule for the foreseeable future.
Last updated: Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Waste Collection
Waste collection update for the - Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Details of disruption to waste collection due to weather conditions are shown below.
Status update: All domestic refuse and recycling collections are running as normal today. Residents can check their bin calendar at https://www.bedford.gov.uk/bins.
Last updated: Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Gritting of Bedford Borough roads
See our keeping winter roads safe webpage for more information on gritting in Bedford Borough.
School Closures
Details of school closures in the event of bad weather conditions can be found on the school closures webpage.