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: “How your views have already shaped East West Rail”

Over the past two months, we’ve hosted a series of public drop-in events about the updated proposals for East West Rail (EWR). These 12 events were held across the route of the Project and were well...

Letters: Free parking will turn Bedford’s air toxic

I am writing to express my inexplicable indignation that the Conservative Mayor and Council have decided to grant four hours of free parking to all drivers using Allhallows car park. I am a lifelong...

Letters: Health leaders are contradicting themselves about lack of GPs

This is a letter in response to the recent article: Building new surgeries won’t solve problem of lack of GPs says local NHS chair published on Bedford Independent on 26 July. In the article, Dr Rima Makarem...

Letters: Kempston GPs and councillors are crying out for a much-needed health hub

“Building new surgeries won’t solve the problem of lack of GPs” says Dr Makarem (Bedford Independent, 27 July), and apparently “there isn’t a queue of GPs waiting to be given premises..."

Letters: Not the time to move on

Given that the previous Prime Minister and Leader of the Tory Party was disgraced as one of the biggest liars in British Parliamentary history, one might expect that a Police and Crime Commissioner...

Letters: Don’t let inaccessible cycle shelter put you off getting on your bike

Re: your article of 21 July 2023 on 'Frustration as Bedford cycle shelter closed to new users until August'. Read: Frustration as Bedford cycle shelter closed to new users until August...

Letters: Halal offering from new KFC and Taco Bell would boost Bedford’s economy

Let me just start off by saying that I am a big fan of your news outlet and enjoy getting the latest local news on events and new initiatives in Bedford. Let me just start off by saying that I am a big fan of your news...

Letters: Ticket office closures will directly impact blind and partially sighted people

We are local groups of blind and partially sighted people, known as Sight Loss Councils, calling for a halt on the proposed mass closures of rail ticket offices which would have a devastating...

Letters: ERTA opposes closure of ticket offices for rail users

Within our means, we are opposed to the closure of local ticket offices generally as a cut and closure of an amenity many people still find useful and which with creativity can double up as a local information point...

Letters: “Expert” – I wonder!

On Tuesday (20 June) morning I read Erica’s article 'East West Rail would be “a great addition to the network" says Independent rail expert’ with some dismay as: a) you missed a better byline [sic]...

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