“Definite lack of respect” as Bedford mayor fails to turn up at community event
The organising committee of a local community association have said they have been “left embarrassed” after Bedford Borough Mayor Tom Wootton (Conservative) failed to turn up at an event after saying he…
Complaints of “unreasonably short notice” to register planning objections
Bedford Borough Council has given Milton Ernest residents “unreasonably short notice” of a planning application for up to 25 new homes, it has been claimed. But the council said it gives seven…
Bedford Floods: Incredible drone images and reader photos show extent of floods across Borough
Drone images and reader photos sent into the Bedford Independent give an incredible picture of the extent of flooding across Bedford Borough. At the time of publication, some roads are still closed in…
Concerns after Fire Authority meeting has no questions from the public
Questions from the public are an important part of the governance of the Bedfordshire Fire Authority and should be encouraged, a meeting heard. There weren’t any questions from the public during…
Biddenham planning application sparks row over land ownership
An application to build three new homes in Biddenham has sparked a row over land ownership, with one objector saying part of the proposed development is “on their land”. The proposed development is…
Bedford Floods: A421, A6 and other roads and bridges affected across the Borough
Drivers in Bedford Borough are being warned to only travel if they really need to and allow extra time as heavy rain. As well as some local minor urban and rural roads being affected, the Highways Agency…