Bedford Borough Council to ditch 2040 plan and create new strategy for Universal era
Bedford Borough Council is expected to begin work on a new Local Plan, following advice from the Planning Inspectorate that the arrival of Universal Destinations & Experiences…
Teenager jailed for life for Bedford car park murder over designer coat
A teenager who fatally stabbed a man in a busy Bedford car park following a dispute over a designer coat has been jailed for life. Jacob Zuco, 19, was sentenced today (Wednesday)…
External firm appointed to aid with the “transformation” of adult social care
An external consultancy firm has been appointed to support Bedford Borough Council’s transformation of adult social care, a meeting heard. The company, Newton, will work with the council…
Retrospective planning permission for unregistered care home in Wootton refused
A retrospective planning application for an unregistered care home in Wootton has been refused by Bedford Borough Council’s Planning Committee, following concerns about legality…
What’s on Bedford: 18 – 29 June 2025
Your weekly what’s on guide for Bedford and the surrounding area from The Bedford Clanger. Never miss a thing in Bedford ever again. From theatre to film, live music to art exhibitions, The Bedford…
“Around half of jobs to be lost” at region’s Integrated Care Board after merger confirmed
A merger of regional health organisations is expected to result in a loss of around half of the jobs at Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes integrated care board (BLMK ICB)…
Bedford Borough announced as top-performing council for climate action
Bedford Borough Council has been named the top-performing council in Bedfordshire for climate action, according to the latest Council Climate Action Scorecards from Climate Emergency UK…
Planning application for 95 new homes in Wilstead deferred again
A decision for a Wilstead planning application has been deferred again. The plans to build up to 95 new homes returned to Bedford Borough Council’s Planning Committee…
Pyramid Schools “are not sponging off us” for transport claim Central Beds councillors
Schools impacted by a possible change in Central Bedfordshire Council’s home to school transport policy “aren’t sponging off the local authority” to top up their budgets, a meeting heard…
Gambling harm discussed in Scottish Parliament
Gambling continues to be extremely popular, especially at online casinos. However, there is always the problem of gambling harm to be considered. Stricter regulations have…