Electric buses branded “impractical” for Bedford Borough by councillor
Electric buses for Bedford borough are “impractical” and it is far better to encourage more people to use the current ones, a senior councillor has said. During a discussion on…
Do you recognise these individuals caught near fly-tipping hotspots?
Can you help Bedford Borough Council identify any of these individuals caught on camera on suspicion of fly-tipping offences? Since investing in CCTV cameras specifically for fly tipping offences, the council has issued 10 Fixed Penalty Notices over the last 12 months. Further ongoing investigations are yet to be concluded. The CCTV cameras are deployed […]
Solar Together scheme has ‘exceeded expections’
The Solar Together Bedfordshire scheme has “exceeded expectations” in Bedford borough, with nearly four times the expected installations planned. The Bedfordshire…
Rescheduled documentary shines a light on suicide prevention
A local family are preparing themselves for the screening of a documentary about the loss of their son and brother after it was rescheduled following the Queen’s death. BBC1’s We Are England begins its new series this Friday (7 October) at 7.30pm, a couple of weeks later than scheduled, with an episode called The Barbershop, […]
500 apartments, 96-bed care home and coffee shop planned for Ampthill Road site
A care home, drive-thru coffee shop and more than 500 apartments could be built in Bedford if plans are approved. A planning application has been submitted for the coffee shop…