Monthly column: Stopping council waste, supporting the most vulnerable
I was delighted that the Liberal Democrats, alongside other opposition councillors, successfully stopped the Council from spending millions on a Conservative proposal to make…
Failed lease of former pub leads to hefty bill for Bedford Borough taxpayers
Bedford Borough Council has confirmed that an internal audit did not take place on the decision to lease the former Paddington Pub on Bedford’s Midland Road, leading to the taxpayer…
Planning application for new Elective Care Hub at Bedford Hospital submitted
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has submitted a planning application for a new Elective Care Hub at Bedford Hospital. The application proposes demolishing the…
Central Bedfordshire Council forced to apologise for late school start decision
A local authority must apologise to a Central Bedfordshire parent for failing to make its own decision on her request to delay her summer-born child’s start at school, relying on headteachers…
New proposal for Podington nine-home development
Nine new homes could be built in Podington if a new proposal is accepted. A planning application has been submitted to Bedford Borough Council to build up to nine homes on land…
I’m not a “dead duck” says Bedfordshire PCC despite plans to abolish role by 2028
Bedfordshire’s police and crime commissioner (PCC) has rejected the idea that he is now a “dead duck” following the government’s decision to abolish PCCs by 2028…
Bedford and County Athletics Club celebrate five years of awards in a single night
Bedford and County Athletics Club celebrated their annual awards evening recently, crowning their 2025 winners alongside retrospective winners from 2019 to 2023 to recognise the achievements…
Monthly column: Getting tougher on crime
The people of Bedford Borough are deeply concerned about what’s happening in our Town Centres and villages. Shoplifting, antisocial behaviour, and violent crime…
Letters: “I will always stand up for an open and honest council chamber, our residents deserve nothing less”
After reading the Bedford Independent article, Deputy Mayor says over-running meetings and political point-scoring show ‘troubling disregard’ for the electorate, yesterday (1 December)…
Council declares “high street emergency” across Bedfordshire
Parts of Bedfordshire are facing a “high street emergency”, as businesses struggle to cope with economic challenges, a meeting heard. A motion was presented to a full Central…