Up to 40 homes approved in Biddenham despite objections over child safety
Bedford borough councillors approved plans for up to 40 homes in Biddenham despite concerns about the safety of walking routes. The planning committee (Monday, 27 April)…
Mythical molluscs take centre stage at the Higgins Bedford in new Bawden exhibition
A new Edward Bawden exhibition, based on a book he wrote and illustrated for his young children, is opening at the Higgins later this month. ‘Snails for All’ was written and illustrated by Bawden…
Bedford Borough collects 442 tonnes of food waste in first month
Bedford Borough Council says 442 tonnes of food waste have been collected in the first month of the new weekly recycling service. The food waste collected is recycled through…
The River Great Ouse to welcome 1,800 rowers for 160th Bedford Regatta
The River Great Ouse will once again be front and centre of attention on Saturday, 9 May as the Bedford Regatta returns for its 160th edition. With 1,800 competitors from 48 different clubs racing…
Bedford Borough Council faces fresh concerns over financial recovery programme
An independent improvement panel overseeing Bedford Borough Council’s recovery programme said some amber-rated actions “would be more accurately classified as red”…
Questions over scrutiny as Bedford council officers retain broad decision making powers
Senior officers and councillors at Bedford Borough Council will continue to take a wide range of decisions without full Executive sign-off under updated governance arrangements…
Polish Embassy visit celebrates multilingual learning at Bedford school
Representatives from the Polish Embassy visited St Thomas More School in Bedford to celebrate multilingual education and launch a new innovation hub. The visit last month…
Bedford Independent investigation reveals £377,000 taxpayer bill under outdated public notice law
A Bedford Independent investigation reveals Bedford Borough Council spent £377,000 on public notices under outdated print laws, prompting calls for reform. The figures, released under the…
Bedford Independent investigation reveals £377,000 taxpayer bill under outdated public notice law
A Bedford Independent investigation reveals Bedford Borough Council spent £377,000 on public notices under outdated print laws, prompting calls for reform. The figures, released under the…