Letters to the editor, Author at Bedford Independent

Letters: The reality of repairing a water leak

Constantly, there are reports of water leaks being “allowed” to run for far too long and not being repaired promptly. There is the comparison with drought, and recently, the conflict...

Letters: What we were promised vs what we are getting – It’s time to respect Bedford

Not so long ago, Bedford Borough Council heavily promoted its consolidated town centre Public Spaces Protection Orders (PSPOs). We were told that bringing these orders together...

Letters: Can Anglian Water actually provide water as Bedfordshire grows?

I wish to express my concerns about Anglian Water's ability to deliver water to North and Central Bedfordshire, even with likely investment and planning. Anglian Water even now says...

Letters: We all need to have faith in the next generation of Bedford’s musicians

We moved to Bedford over thirteen years ago, we were instantly struck by the amount of musical talent our small town has to offer. From jam sessions in pubs to the brilliant gigs in the park...

Letters: Bedford Central Library was designed as a library, it needs to be upgraded not moved

In response to the news that Bedford Borough Council is considering the future of Bedford Central Library. I think we can all agree on the importance of libraries for learning, promoting wellbeing...

Letters: “Public transport is supposed to serve the public”

I'd like (if possible) for some attention to be brought to the rapidly declining bus service in and around the Bedford area. I'd like to particularly highlight the Route 41 from Bedford to Northampton...

Letters: We need change to support young people in Bedford properly

Everyone’s Gang is at the very forefront of what is happening on the youth front in Bedford Borough. Through our referral programmes, Resist and Breakout, we meet those young people most...

Letters: High notes at the bandstand, but accessible toilets caught short

l must congratulate the Borough on putting on the Sunday afternoon mini music festivals [Music in the Meadows] by the bandstand. Today there must have been 700 to 800 people...

Letters: Investing for those who come after

There is an old and famous Greek proverb, “A community grows great when people plant trees in whose shade they may never sit.” That simple idea captures what public service should be about...

Letters: Imposing parking charges at Kempston Sainsbury’s would be disproportionate and unfair

We have been asked to publish this open letter to Simon Roberts, Chief Executive Officer, Sainsbury's, which was sent to him via email earlier today. You can read the letter in full below...

Letters to the editor

Letters: The reality of repairing a water leak

Letters: Can Anglian Water actually provide water as Bedfordshire grows?

Letters: We all need to have faith in the next generation of Bedford’s musicians

Letters: Bedford Central Library was designed as a library, it needs to be upgraded not moved

Letters: “Public transport is supposed to serve the public”

Letters: We need change to support young people in Bedford properly

Letters: High notes at the bandstand, but accessible toilets caught short

Letters: Investing for those who come after

Letters: Imposing parking charges at Kempston Sainsbury’s would be disproportionate and unfair

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Letters to the editor

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