Salvation Army clothing banks withdrawn across Bedford as textile recycling market struggles
The Salvation Army has removed its clothing banks across Bedford Borough as part of national changes linked to falling textile resale values. The council is exploring alternative options…
Opinion: Mr mayor, a Best Value inspection is embarrassing and the buck also stops with you
Bedford Borough Council faces a Best Value inspection and the Mayor says it’s “welcome support”, calling for the chief executive to resign. Bedford needs less blame and more leadership…
New report says Universal Studios, Luton Airport expansion and new homes to create Bedford’s “best decade”
Bedford town centre could benefit from major schemes and new homes, a new report claims, but the findings raise questions about assumptions and impact. Tellon Capital, which owns…
Mayor writes to health secretary over “urgent concerns” for Bedford’s hospital services
Bedford Borough’s mayor has written to the Health Secretary to raise “urgent concerns” about the future resilience of local hospital services, warning that patient safety and access could be…