As responsibility for services in your area is divided between your district and county council, we’ve provided key contact numbers for departments in both councils, or highlighted which council is solely responsible.
Not sure who to contact?
Use the switchboard number or try the district council or county council’s A-Z services.
| Contact details | District council | County council |
|---|---|---|
| Name | Bedford Borough Council | Bedfordshire County Council |
| Address |
Town Hall St Paul's Square Bedford MK40 1SJ |
County Hall Cauldwell Street Bedford MK42 9AP |
| Switchboard | 01234 267422 | 01234 363222 |
| Fax | 01234 221606 | 01234 228619 |
| Website | Visit the district council’s website | Visit the county council’s website |
| Departments | District council | County council |
|---|---|---|
| For further information, visit the A-Z of council services for your district council or your county council. | ||
| Council Tax enquiries | 01234 227439 | District council |
| Customer Services | 01234 267422 | 01234 718000 |
| Schools - general | County council | 01234 363222 |
| Electoral register | 0123 221604 | District council |
| Housing | 01234 227259 | District council |
| Housing Benefit | 01234 221785 | District council |
| Planning | 01234 221729 | 01234 228633 |
| Recycling | 01234 227227 | 01234 228583 |
| Refuse | 01234 227227 | District council |
| Parking | 01234 221913 | District council |
| Roads | County council | 01234 363222 |
| Social Services | County council | 01234 363222 |
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