Bee Local Magazine

19/12/2025

Christmas and New Year bin collection changes in Central Bedfordshire Council

Central Bedfordshire Council is reminding residents that bin collection days will change over the Christmas and New Year period. Residents are asked to make a note of the revised dates and ensure bins are presented by 7am on the appropriate collection day.

Revised bin collection dates:



· Monday 22 December will be collected on Saturday 20 December

· Tuesday 23 December will be collected on Monday 22 December

· Wednesday 24 December will be collected on Tuesday 23 December

· Thursday 25 December will be collected on Wednesday 24 December

· Friday 26 December will be collected on Saturday 27 December

· Monday 29 December – no change

· Tuesday 30 December – no change

· Wednesday 31 December – no change

· Thursday 1 January will be collected on Friday 2 January

· Friday 2 January will be collected on Saturday 3 January



Regular bin collection services (general waste, recycling, and food waste) will return to normal from Monday, 5 January 2026.



Household Waste Recycling Centres (HWRCs)



Household Waste Recycling Centres will be open daily, between 9am and 5pm, except on



· Christmas Day

· Boxing Day

· New Year’s Day



On Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve, sites will be open from 9am to 1pm. Slots can be booked at www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/waste



Real Christmas tree recycling



Real Christmas trees will be collected for recycling from Monday, 5 January to Friday, 16 January 2026. Residents should:

· Place the tree next to their recycling bin on their normal collection day

· Ensure it is not in a bag or bin

· Remove any decorations and lights - and no artificial trees

· Ensure it is under six feet (183cm) with a trunk no wider than three inches (8cm)



Please note that no other garden waste will be collected at this time.



For a full breakdown of festive bin collections and to download a printable schedule, visit the Council’s website.

03/12/2025

Yes we're talking about next year .. WHAT🤯 Start the year with a full diary of work. The deadline for Jan 2026 is Friday. Get in touch now

25/11/2025

Where to get your glitter on in Leighton Buzzard. We've searched for you in our latest post, so you can shop local and still get the glam. Glitter Me Up Leighton Buzzard💫

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23/11/2025

It wasn't meant to be a secret but when we went to network recently it turns out not many people knew about our free event calendar for all. They also didn't know about sending us their good news stories. So here's a little reminder about how to get that done.

Why use this free service❔️ The Bee Local website gets 1000s of visitors every month so it's a great place to share what's going on.

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19/11/2025

Each year we make a donation to a tree planting project to give a little back for the printing we do. 🌳🌿

This year we have donated to Tiny Forest. Tiny forests are small areas of fast-growing, dense woodlands planted in urban areas with a mix of native tree species. They occupy no more than 200 metres squared (roughly the equivalent size of a tennis court) and contain approximately 600 trees. Creating tiny forests helps to improve access to greenspace for our community and connects more people with nature in urban spaces.

You can see where Tiny Forest have had a local impact here
https://www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/info/289/trees/1562/tiny_forests

18/11/2025

New Guide Release: Best Venues in and around Leighton Buzzard

There are so many wonderful venues for hire in our town, here's some of our favourites to help you plan your next event.

13/11/2025

New post alert: Weve added all the places nearby that Santa will be visiting. Hurry many are selling out. There's plenty to choose from including Santa's route around Leighton Buzzard with is friends

11/11/2025

We've been busy little elves updating All the Local Christmas Fairs and hot off the press is Where to See Santa Near You. Links are in the comments

11/11/2025

This has got to be the best grandparent gift? What do you think?
You can choose from different ceramics including Christmas baubles. At Happydashery, ceramic painting workshops. Book now they are filling up fast.

https://happydashery.co.uk/collections/ceramic-painting-at-the-work-shop/products/ceramic-painting-hand-and-baby-footprints-wednesday-26th-november

04/11/2025

It's the last deadline of 2025 but don't panic there's still time to be included in the December edition of Bee Local Magazine

04/11/2025

The details for this weekend's Remembrance in Leighton Buzzard and Linslade are listed on the Bee Local website.

03/11/2025

Central Bedfordshire Council urge safety and clarify the law on setting off fireworks. 🎆

As Central Bedfordshire Council urge people to ensure what they are using licenced firework carriers they also explain the law around when it is legal to set off fireworks Trading Standards Rampin…