Labour group shrugs off claims of party division by Conservatives as “laughable”
Bedford’s Conservative Group has been accused of a “laughable” attempt to create division among their Labour counterparts by claiming they are blaming fellow councillors for issues within the Borough. Currently, Bedford has an elected mayor, Liberal Democrat Dave Hodgson, with a cabinet made up of Lib Dem and Labour councillors. Mayor Dave Hodgson has held […]
Nine new homes planned to replace Wilstead bungalow
A planning application has been submitted to demolish a single-storey dwelling in Wilstead and replace it with nine new homes. If approved by Bedford Borough Council…
Greene King pubs launch Tub2Pub to recycle empty sweet tubs for charity
Who didn’t have at least one tub of sweets or biscuits on the go throughout the festive season? Thankfully, local pubs are collecting the empty plastic packaging to raise…
Planning application submitted for new footbridge in Biddenham
A planning application for a footbridge in Biddenham has been resubmitted after the previous permission expired. The proposal is for a pedestrian and cycle bridge to…
Kempston Pool trials autism-friendly gym sessions this January
Following feedback from its members, local charity Autism Bedfordshire has collaborated with Fusion Lifestyle to trial autism-friendly gym sessions. The sessions…