Bank holidays

Waste collections

Waste collections do not change.

We’ll be collecting waste as normal on Monday, 25 August, and for the rest of that week.

Need a reminder of your bin collection day?

Household Waste Recycling Centres (Tidy tips)

Our four Household Waste Recycling Centres are open 7 days a week.

• don't forget to book a 20-minute time slot before visiting

• you can also book a waste permit when scheduling your visit if you're disposing of larger items like mattresses, carpet, or underlay

• bookings are free and can be made up to two weeks in advance

Find out more and book a slot

School term dates

Schools start back for the autumn term on Monday, 1 September 2025.

Check term dates up to summer 2027.

Leave of absence during term time for exceptional circumstances

The Department of Education (DFE) published updated statutory guidance on School Attendance in August 2024 (read the guidance).

Countryside sites

We have over 1,000 hectares of countryside which we manage for public access and wildlife. Our sites are managed in-house by our Countryside Sites Team, or in partnership with the National Trust, Greensand Trust and Wildlife Trust.

Countryside sites

Walking routes

Our website has a number of walking routes in Central Bedfordshire. There are plenty of routes to choose from. Whether it's a gentle one-mile stroll around Flitton Moor or an enthusiastic 40 miles on the nationally acclaimed Greensand Ridge Walk.

Leisure centres

We have six leisure centres in Central Bedfordshire. Check your local leisure centre's website for variations to opening times over bank holidays.

Emergency telephone numbers

Here is a list of emergency contact numbers to call when we are closed.

Report or track highway problems

You can report or track highways problems via our website.