Community News
Everything happening across Shortstown, Cardington, Cople & Cotton End.
Road condition and potholes continue to be a concern across the borough. Residents can report issues directly to the council using the online reporting system, which helps prioritise repairs: https://www.bedford.gov.uk/roads-travel-and-parking/roads-and-pavements/report-a-problem I hope this is helpful. If residents have concerns on any of the above, I would encourage them to raise them early so they can
By Leigh
A weekly charge of £4 has been introduced for Telecare and personal alarm services, unless residents qualify for financial assistance following assessment. This may be particularly relevant for older or vulnerable residents who were not previously charged. More information is available here: https://www.bedford.gov.uk/social-care-and-health/adult-social-care/telecare Residents have reported receiving confusing letters from the council. If you need
By Leigh
Food waste collections are now being rolled out across the borough. We have a new collection day on Monday; unfortunately, there have been reports of missed or unclear notifications. Residents can check their collection arrangements using the council’s online tool: https://www.bedford.gov.uk/waste-and-recycling/collections
By Leigh
There continues to be uncertainty around some local bus services, with indications that routes across the borough may be reviewed or reduced. This could particularly affect residents who rely on buses for access to Bedford and nearby areas. Leigh and Tom have met with Stagecoach to agree better services for Shortstown in particular children traveling
By Leigh
We’ve added a new Find a Local Service page to the Shortstown Community website. The aim is to provide a simple place for residents to find local trades, services and community contacts without having to dig through social media posts. Listings are provided for information only and are not recommendations. If you’d like to suggest
By Leigh
Welcome to the 2026 version of the Gas Bag. This is the new online version of the historical newsletter that was distributed around Shortstown some years back. We hope to use this site to help our local community, with news, stories and contacts “Who can recommend a decent plumber?” Keep checking back as the site
By Leigh