Latest updates: bus services, waste collection and gritting


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 (11 Mar 2026) until noon (12 Mar 2026)

Short term forecast Breezy and dry throughout today with frequent spells of sunshine and a few variable amounts of cloud drifting in from the west. Moderate westerly winds. Clear skies by the evening. Tonight will continue to be breezy and dry. Clear skies during the first half of the night. Patchy cloud will move in from the southwest during the early hours. Tomorrow will become cloudy and windy. Largely dry in the morning, but a few spells of light rain will move in during the afternoon, becoming persistent later in the evening. Road conditions: RSTs are expected to remain above zero tonight. High confidence

Gritting Update

Gritting Update for the - 11 Mar 2026

Forecast Action:
No planned gritting today

Last updated: 11/03/2026 11:23:20

Public Transport

Public transport update for the - Thursday, March 12, 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: Thursday, March 12, 2026

School Transport

School transport update for the - Thursday, March 12, 2026

Status update: All school transport routes are planned to operate as per schedule for the foreseeable future.

Last updated: Thursday, March 12, 2026

School Closures

For details of any school closures, please visit the school closures webpage.

Adult Transport

Adult and elderly transport update for the - Thursday, March 12, 2026

Status update: All Adult Services Transport routes are planned to operate as per schedule for the foreseeable future.

Last updated: Thursday, March 12, 2026

Waste Collection

Waste collection update for the -   Thursday, March 12, 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: Thursday, March 12, 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.