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: More misery to be heaped upon Bedford

Yet another Freedom of Information request relating to the Clapham Road roundabout through to the station has recently been released by East-West Rail. It has revealed many more years of misery...

Letters: We call on the public, councils and MPs to go for the EWR route option east of Bedford

The recent correspondence raising concerns about East-West Rail, seems to spiral out of any sense of balance. On the one hand, I too share deep reservations on a projected Northern Route...

Letters: EWR project could be a six-year bombshell that is set to cripple Bedford

Another Freedom of Information request was submitted to East-West Rail many months ago requesting the construction impact of EWR on Bedford Town. It has revealed a six-year bombshell...

Letters: EWR constructional impact map release – “it is time to pause this ridiculous proposal”

The Route E constructional impact maps have now been released from East West Rail Co through the Freedom of Information process. The drawings provide previously withheld...

Letters: PCC invites public? I don’t think so

We’re told that the PCC’s new survey is aimed at hearing the views from the Bedford public on policing, but is that really the objective? The large number of complex questions sounds...

Letters: It’s time to listen up and speak up

We know that many adults are worried about what they should do when they witness child abuse. Earlier this year the NSPCC released data from a YouGov survey, where 373 adults...

Letters: Benefits of restored water fountains would be far-reaching

Bravo Mr. Jamil Ahmed, bravo. So eloquently put and I would like to endorse the well-scripted letter in reference to the rarity of free drinking water fountains in our county town and surrounding...

Letters: To drink or not to drink from Bedford’s water fountains?

To put it bluntly, water is the essence of life. Access to clean water is recognised as a human right by the United Nations, it is integral to our health, dignity and prosperity.

Letter: Advocating peace is commendable but the Israel-Palestine conflict is complex

I write in response to Ben Foley’s letter advocating for a bilateral ceasefire and immediate recognition of Palestine. While advocating for peace is commendable, it is...

Letters: I will continue to proudly call for an immediate bilateral ceasefire and immediate recognition of Palestine

Jakob Whiten criticises me for raising the issue of Gaza in the General Election. In this country, foreign policy is determined by the Government, which is in turn selected by General...

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