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.
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Updated: 01 January 2024

Letters: What about the other 189,000 residents not asked about the East West Rail project?

I am disappointed that your headline appears so extravagantly misleading and I fail to make the sums add up. To say that ’75% of Bedfordians are in favour of EastWest Rail’ when only 1000 appear to...

Letters: The majority of Bedfordians are not bothered about EWR route

At last, the truth is out there, Bedford people support the EWR and want the railway. The majority are not bothered about the route, they just want it to be done. The most obvious route is the one proposed...

Letters: “We are shocked at third planning application for Midland Road site”

This newspaper will be aware that the Athena restaurant's application (Midland Road Bedford) to be a mosque was refused on the grounds of parking, pollution, and increased traffic to name but a...

Letters: “Thanks for your coverage of disguising election material”

Thanks are due to Paul Hutchinson for his coverage of the growing practice of disguising election literature as some kind of public information service. The first leaflet we received from our...

Letters: I think the church and community centre will benefit Kempston

We have lived in Kempston since 1990. Our children and now grandchildren have attended local schools and clubs/fun days run by Grace Community Church (GCC). They have really enjoyed...

Letters: Kempston ‘mega-church’ is not necessary

Following on from the story that was printed regarding the new development in Kempston by Grace Church, the people of Kempston would like to put their objections forward as to why they...

Letters: Concerns new evangelical church could increase flooding in Kempston

A planning application has been submitted by Grace Church, an evangelical church which currently meets in Kempston’s Addison Centre, to build a large complex on a field next to the River Great Ouse...

Letters: Selfish parking is endangering school children

I’m a volunteer on the School Street initiative by Castle Newham School in Bedford and I live beside an under-fives nursery. Both places have yellow zigzags or double yellow lines, indicating these are not...

Letters: Tories’ ‘ceasefire amendment’ is different to that advocated by the UN General Assembly

I would like to point out that the Tory amendment, which replaced the motion put by the Labour and Green groups, was misleading because it claimed to have been "advocated by the UN General Assembly"...

Letters: “We unequivocally support this vital project” – Chambers of Commerce along EWR Route

We were heartened to see the National Audit Office report, whilst acknowledging the inevitable issues around delivery, also recognise the substantial benefits East West Rail will...

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