Council accused of ‘u-turn’ after reversing ‘stealth’ Sunday parking charges
Bedford Borough Council’s executive has been accused of another ‘u-turn’ after it scrapped Sunday parking charges just days after they were introduced, saying it was nothing more than a “discrepancy”. Bedfordians, councillors and…
Application made for new HMO on Ashburnham Road
Converting a Bedford property to a house in multiple occupation (HMO) is an “appropriate opportunity” to bring a vacant building “back into viable use”, an applicant has said. Bedford…
Monthly column: New Year message from Mayor Tom Wootton
As I approach 18 months as your Mayor, I want to take a moment to reflect on all that we have achieved together, acknowledge the challenges we’ve faced, and look ahead to the opportunities and milestones that 2025 holds for Bedford Borough. Serving this community continues to be the greatest honour of my life, and I […]
Fire crews attend Cleat Hill area following activation of gas alarm
Specialist teams and fire crews are in attendance near Cleat Hill today (Monday) after a gas alarm in one of the properties was activated. Following the fatal gas explosion in early October, G7c Blackline Safety Methane Gas Detection Monitors were offered to all homes in the area and installed in every home that accepted the […]
Progress made in plans for 500 new homes in Great Barford
Plans for up to 500 new homes in Great Barford have moved another step forward. An outline application with all matters reserved – except access – for the development of Millfield…
Policing minister defends government’s rejection of Waspi compensation
The government’s decision to reject the parliamentary ombudsman’s recommended compensation for Women Against State Pension Inequality (Waspi) has disappointed Bedford MP Mohammad Yasin, who has vowed to continue advocating for affected constituents. But, on a recent visit to Bedford, a minister said it was a “really difficult decision” and is one of many the government […]
AI in policing: “It’s not about reducing staff but about becoming more effective”
Bedfordshire’s police and crime commissioner (PCC) has said technology can enhance policing, but it should not replace officers. Following a call by a senior police officer to reduce police officers…