Environment

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No plans for hosepipe ban in Bedford despite drought status

Anglian Water says they have no plans to implement a hosepipe ban despite this morning's announcement that the East of England was being moved into drought status. Bedford Borough...

Bedford Borough officially in a drought says Environment Agency

Bedford Borough has been moved into drought status after the National Drought Group discussed how the country should respond to the driest summer in fifty years...

Tomorrow marks deadline for responses to Bedford solar scheme

People who have received an offer for Bedford Borough Council's Solar Together scheme are being reminded they have until tomorrow to respond. The scheme helps organise group...

Parents and pet owners warned over blue-green algae blooms in Borough lakes

Council officials are urging residents to ensure children and pets are supervised at all times over growing concerns about blue-green algae blooms that are appearing on areas of the lakes...

Incinerator owners say there have been no complaints from residents about emissions or odours

People living near an incinerator site close to Bedford have expressed concerns about emissions to their local councillor. But the owners of the site say no one has complained to...

Expansion of Willington Lock Quarry if planning permission granted

A quarry near Bedford could grow if permission for its extension is granted. The application, which has been submitted to Bedford Borough Council, is to extend the existing...

New playgrounds, bee-friendly planting and amazing volunteers help Bedford celebrate Love Parks Week

Friday 29 July saw the start of Keep Britain Tidy’s Love Parks Week - an opportunity for us to celebrate the parks and open spaces throughout Bedford Borough. It is also a chance to...

Have your say over plans to fill two partially flooded quarry voids near Bedford

The Environment Agency (EA) is seeking views on a proposal to infill the two voids south of Bedford with excavation and construction materials. London Brick extracted clay from the site...

Planning application submitted for Wymington Solar Farm

A planning application for a 10.6 Hectares 10.5 MW solar farm across two fields south and east of Goosey Lodge Farm, Wymington has been submitted to Bedford Borough Council. The proposals include...

Bedford’s parks win big at Keep Britain Tidy awards and retain Green Flags

“These sites provide vital green space for communities in Bedford Borough. This award is testament to all the hard work of staff and volunteers, who do so much to ensure that it maintains..."

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