Letters to the editor

Whether it’s something that’s bothering you or something you want to praise, our letters page will give you the chance to tell the rest of Bedford Borough what’s on your mind.

Maybe you’ve got something to say about one of our recent articles. Even if you disagree with what we’ve published, we want to hear from you.

Simply email letters@BedfordIndependent.co.uk and your opinions, rants, ideas, compliments or criticisms could soon feature on our pages.
Terms and conditions:

  • Only letters from Bedford Borough residents will be accepted unless they are from a nationally recognised charity or public body with a subject that may be of interest to our readers.
  • You must include your full name and full address for your letter to be considered for publication.
  • Our editorial policy is to only publish your name, street name and/or town or village.
  • Names and addresses can be withheld but only with good reason.
  • If possible, please include a high-quality photo with your letter.
  • Letters may be edited for length, typos and formatting purposes.
  • Write respectfully, refraining from the use of personal comments or attacks, profanity, or remarks that may be considered offensive.
  • We reserve the right to refuse publication without a reply.

Further terms & conditions for reader letters and comments can be found on our ethics and editorial policy page.

Updated: 01 January 2024

Letters: When will Queen’s Park have help controlling dangerous driving?

I am continually horrified at the state of driving in Queen's Park. On Saturday (25 May), whilst I was driving to the 20 MPH limit across Queen's Park, I was continually beeped by a white van...

Letters: “Even cyclists need to obey the law”

As a fellow newcomer to both cycling and Bedford, I do have a little sympathy for Karyn Pemberton being caught out illegally cycling in a pedestrianised area. After all, there is a strong laissez-faire...

Letters: Still no Sunday service but Biddenham bus service will get better next month

I write to you in reply to Victoria Kahl’s letter which you published on 7 May. May we be the bringers of good tidings to Victoria and those who live on the No. 41 bus route between Bedford...

Letters: Cycling ban has left me feeling like a criminal

I am fairly new to Bedford and have so far felt it to be very welcoming, lovely and quite a safe place to live. That is until the other day, when I was innocently cycling through the town centre and was stopped...

Letters: A regular and reliable bus service is needed in Biddenham

I moved to the Saxon Park development in Biddenham during the summer of 2023, and was disappointed at the minimal public transport in the area. When I was viewing the house...

Letters: Bedford Town FC’s short-sightedness leaves a slightly bitter taste

It looks like the short-sighted, selfish attitude of "l wanna be in charge" by the Bedford Town boardroom will pay a heavy price by their refusing to take the imaginative offer they received a couple of years ago...

Letters: “As a reformed misogynist I’m backing Pinder”

Having operated two successful businesses in Bedford for over 50 years I have a confession to make.  For much of my working life, I was a subconscious misogynist.  By this I mean I was not intentionally...

Letters: Why should I pay to cover “open space” charges for other areas?

As a resident of a new estate in Wootton, I pay an estate management charge which includes the management of the open spaces on my estate. Developers can use management companies...

Letters: All political leaflets must be honest

Recently I have received three political newsletters through my door with varying interests to me. Those from the Liberal Democrats and Labour party told me in detail of their recent work and...

Letters: Make your views on EWR known to the Planning Inspectorate

As part of his budget statement, Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has said that works on the Bletchley to Bedford section of EWR would be brought forward, supported by £240m from existing budgets to allow...

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