New year could see new Queens Bridge but no temporary crossing in the meantime
A replacement for the Queens Bridge could be underway in the New Year, a senior borough councillor has confirmed, but temporary bridging has been ruled out on safety…
Bedford Borough Council breached four of its own Treasury Indicators as debt hit £130million
Bedford Borough Council’s borrowing peaked at £130 million last year, breaching four of its own Treasury indicators and prompting concerns over the level of debt, according…
Monthly column: Why won’t the Government take forward our common sense steps to tackle flooding?
Why won’t the Government take forward our common-sense steps to tackle flooding? That’s the question I’m asking this Flood Action Week. Back in June, I introduced the Planning (Flooding) Bill…
Revival hopes as Aspects Leisure Park sold to award-winning developer
Aspects Leisure Park in Bedford has been sold to award-winning developer EDG Property, raising hopes of a long-awaited revival for the riverside site after years of closure and decline…
Happy 10th birthday, épanoui!
This month, épanoui is celebrating 10 years on Mill Street, and we caught up with owner and jewellery designer, Hannah, to find out what’s changed, what the challenges are and…
£11.5m Bedford Borough Council savings plan includes cuts to staff, voluntary service and libraries
Bedford Borough Council has set out plans to save £11.5 million next year as part of a major budget consultation. The plan, agreed by the council’s executive last night (Wednesday, 15 October)…
Black Voices – a celebration of the richness of Black music
Bedford Music Club (BMC) is delighted to announce its exciting 2025 festival, taking place against the backdrop of Black History Month. Black Voices (Friday, 24 – Sunday, 26 October) brings…
Council confirms four-hour free parking to pause as Bedford Borough faces financial pressures
Bedford Borough Council will pause its four-hour free parking scheme from Sunday, 3 November, to save £150,000 amid financial pressures highlighted by a CIPFA report warning the council…